 SudsMcDuff (1692), was CapeTown,SA-now Houston, Texas, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 3, 2009 what was that last thing you said? grandpa’s little helper??? as i enter this here review .. Sweet maple syrup color.. good .. .lots of caramel and aged sugar ditch .. . balanced.. seems quite mellowed .. shockingly sweet .. . "The goggles do Nothing"- BA meeting shenanigans !!
badlizard (2345), Berkeley, California, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jul 20, 2007 On tap at Stone. Hazy orange with creamy white head. Aroma of malt, vanilla, yeast, with some fruit notes. Silky palate. Sweet vanilla and creamy taste with some caramel notes.
beerguy101 (3907), Newark, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 20, 2008 Tasted on tap at the Pizza Port Strong Ale Festival 12/6/2008. This old ale pours a medium orange gold color form the tap. Small to medium sized white foamy head. The aroma is fruity and sweet with lots of orange and orange peel. A medium bodied old ale. The malts are fruity and sweet, with touch or orange. The hops are earthy and floral. Nice balance. Good carbonation. Very smooth tasting. Nice slightly sweet finish. The alcohol is nicely hidden. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly sweet.
BrotherGrendel (587), San Diego, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 23, 2008 Bottle purchased at O’Brien’s.
Appearance is dark orange/ruby red hue, thin off-white head mostly retains, light lacing on the glass.
Smell is syrupy sweet fruits (pears, peaches, raisins), cherries, some oaky wood, honey, and caramel malts.
Taste is initially dominated by caramel malts and a range of fruit flavors (pears and raisins mostly), some sour and tart tones, opens to floral hops and spices, some wood, finishes with sweet malt.
Mouthfeel is medium-bodied, thick semi-viscous texture, moderate carbonation.
Drinkability is moderate, a light and sweet version of the Old Ale style, wide range of fruits, low alcohol presence, i was quite pleased as this was my first beer from Lightning, looking forward to more from this brewery.
JohnC (2255), Mission Viejo, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 8, 2007 on tap at stone 11th
hazy golden brown with a nicely malted flavor, it’s a nice balance to the malt monsters of SD. would be fun to see how it ages.
SDalkoholic (1195), Chula Vista, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 5/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 22, 2008 22 oz bottle from South Bay Drugs. Viewed as a hazed and vibrant orange that sits in the glass dense with minimum amount of head created. The nose is a mild blend of hop and sweetness with undeniable scent of strong alcohol detected. In the flavor, I find an up front sourness with a touch of sweetness in the background which in the end confuses me as to what flavors I am really tasting here. I have to go with my initial instincts and say there is a light notes of hops, honey, and flower nectar. Okay stuff and I liked how it held a thick palate.
decaturstevo (1997), decatur, Tennessee, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 19, 2008 Sample via Dan (TheCheeseMan). A deep golden/amber pour. Deep malty fruity aroma of dried fruit and brown sugar. Flavor of dried fruit very malty light sour bitter finish. Full palate and mouthfeel. Very soldi all round old ale. Nice flavor and body. thanks Dan
Naven (873), Poway, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 13, 2007 On tap @ Hamiltons. Nice golden color. Aroma is an interesting mix of vanilla, spices and belgian yeast. Flavor is much of the same. I thought this tasted alot like a Belgian Triple. Very sweet. Definitely a sipper. I would like to see this in bottles because it would be interesting to see how this one tastes after a couple of years to mellow.
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