 paiste2002 (148), Saugus, California, USA
Aug 19, 2009 From notes. Pours a very dark reddish brown with a nice tan head. Aroma of roasted malt, raisins, figs, and a touch of spice. Flavor is malty, spicy, vanilla raisins and a touch of chocolate in the finish. I remember having this for the first time at a Holiday beer fest in San Francisco in the early 90’s and it became a holiday favorite for many years.
Sven (229), Lancaster, California, USA
Aug 19, 2004 Dark ruby brown in colour with ample tan head. Smells of caramel, dates, raisins and cough syrup. Flavor of molasses, fruit and a slight doughiness. Seems more like a subtle barleywine than porter. Has a strong alcohol kick to it. Warming. Modest mouthfeel. Well rounded and balanced.
JCW (1262), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Feb 28, 2004 It doesn't say this is barrel aged but it looks like and smells like it. Winey aroma, fruity, and as herbjones noted not much porter type flavors, much more of an ale. Hops come through on the finish as a pepperish flavor, not overwelming. Good Beer.
herbjones (742), Orange, California, USA
Jan 24, 2003 Dark brown pour with a decent tan head.Deep malty nose with some hints of spice.First impression is this reminds me more of a brown than a porter. Not alot of the roastiness that I love. A big malt backbone with some spices. Hop bite near the finish that is very subtle. A good brew.
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