 rauchbier (2874), Isle Of Beer, Lincolnshire, England
Mar 3, 2003
Bottled. Deep ruby red, initially good head that quickly collapses, and moderate condition. Surprisingly complex aromas (despite my expectations) of roasted coffee, chocolate and wood smoke, almost porterlike. Sweet malt in the mouth and a slight lingering roast coffee note in the short finish. Starts with promise but fails to deliver in the end.
196osh (2), Kilmarnock, Scotland
does not count  Oct 4, 2008 A bottle. Dark attractive looking beer. Nice chocolate like flavours, not overpowering or very complex, Very drinkable.
JCB (1050), Durham, North Carolina, USA
Oct 4, 2008 Draft at the Brickskeller, D.C. Very cloudy pour, with a surprising degree of carbonation. Nothing oily about the mouthfeel, but rather a crisp and effervescent body. Very drinkable, modestly fruity, but not terrifically distinctive.
EFC1878 (82), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Oct 1, 2008 Bottle. Deep ruby/brown in colour with lively tan head. Rich, fruity, chocolate malt aroma with orange in the background. Flavour is more chocolate leading to a nice, surprising dry finish. Rich body. Wonderfully balanced beer.
Flamojune (46), Québec, Quebec, Canada
Sep 30, 2008 Peut etre meilleur que la blonde. Belle couleur brune, belle mousse. Un peu plus sucré que la blonde, tres fort...
JonnyDr (107), , South Yorkshire, England
Sep 29, 2008 Deep brown beer with light head. Malty start leads to caramel/raisins and leathery finish. A decent dark abbey.
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