 frankenkitty (1834), Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA
Sep 17, 2008
A Guinness pint glass provided an apropos vessel for this dubious dunkel... despite its lack of a cascade, Jubelfestbier provided a similar sepia body and a full, mocha head which fell slowly forming an intriguing reverse meniscus. An all-malt aroma procures low, roasty coffee notes amidst full dark fruit, earth and cookie. Semi-sweet chocolate flavor with pruney fruitiness carried in a smooth, full body. This is only slightly watery in the finish, although her flavor carries long. Slight mineral characteristics late. A delicious concoction, despite my assumption that this was going to be a Marzen due to its name. Plus, it cellared nicely for over a year. (And for those of you who may be questioning, the answer is: Yes. Possibly.) )))))
<font size=-4>1 pt. 9 fl. oz. bottle from <a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/Place/new-york/albany/oliver%92s-beverage/439.htm><u>Oliver’s Beverage</u></a>, Albany, NY 12208</font><br />
Trev (629), Lakeville, Minnesota, USA
Jan 6, 2009 pours a dark brown with a thin lasting tan head.
Aroma is nutty dark roast, light smokiness, some chocolate tones.
Flavour is again roasted nutty malt, bitter chocolate and light smoke with a charred wood bitterness to the finish. Not as sweet in the body as I expected.
CanIHave4Beers (288), Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Dec 23, 2008 This gets major appearance points. It is a colour I have never really seen in a beer, like a deep ruby reddish brown when held up to the light... that wont even quite describe it. The head is fluffy, and leaves a delicate lace. Aroma is mildly oaky with some brown sugar, some cherry, and some yeast. Taste is a remarkable balance between a very woody dry hoppiness and a nice sweet malt. I swear I even taste a little smokiness on it, I would not be surprised to find out there was a small amount of smoked malt on this beer. I have been waiting to try this, and it indeed has been worth the wait. I will no doubt buy it again.
Rciesla (1571), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
Dec 12, 2008 Bottle. Pours a brown body with a tan head. Toasted malt, lightly nutty with a note of peat. Simple bitter with chocolate sweet malty accents.
Snojerk321 (1153), San Diego, California, USA
Oct 29, 2008 Bottle. Pours a deep dark brown. Aromas of roasted malts, smoke, and hints of fruit. Flavors of the roasted malts, some fruit, with a coffee aftertaste.
carruthm (546), Seattle, Washington, USA
Sep 21, 2008 V - dark brown black smallish head<br />
A - muted coffee like<br />
T - slight bitter porter like taste<br />
|
