 vikingguy (149), Chaska, Minnesota, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Oct 1, 2009
Pours black w/ dull ruby hue; off-white creamy head. Aroma of sweet malt, burnt sugar and hints of coffee & dark fruit. Taste is coffee w/ cream, sweet malt w/ notes of chocolate & nuts. Some bitterness on the back end. Mouthfeel is thinner than expected and not as sweet as the aroma lets on. This is good, kind of a cross between a nut brown ale and a porter.
hapjydeuce (773), Del Mar, California, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 19, 2009 How the hell have I not rated this?! On bottle and tap numerous times the past few years. Had it on tap for apres ski in Steamboat just recently. Clear, dark brown color with black center. Decent creme-colored head with a light aroma of smoke and charred malt. Flavor is simple, with toasted malt and dry dark chocolate. Finishes smooth and easy, with a light body. A consistently good beer from New Belgium.
Grizzle (50), Lawrence, Kansas, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 14, 2009 12 oz. -> snifter. Poured a very dark brown, with subtle red undertones; an off-white head, which dissipated; subtle lacing. Smells of that classic New Belgium cereal smell, roasted and caramel-y, with a very, very slight sourness. Tastes of coffee; cereal; grasses or hay; and dark, overly ripe fruit. Mouth feel is dry, almost powdery (?!). A fine beer for drinking while - or rather in place of - studying for law school finals. Ah, priorities....
Block (379), West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 11, 2009 Black pour. Medium body and crisp on the palate. Flavor of caramel and pale malts. Sweet and balanced.
BrewingFan (88), Texas, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 8, 2009 Pours what appears to be black, but up to light it is a bit translucent, very clear beer. Head is nice and frothy, takes a few minutes for it to subside. Aroma of chocolate and coffee with a touch of earthy hops. Medium-full bodied with a thin, creamy texture. Flavor consists of malty chocolate with medium sweetness and a hint of bitterness. Cleans up real well on the finish. Overall I think this is a great beer. Easy to drink. uet very tasty.
Nena (174), West Seattle, Washington, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 1, 2009 Pours dark brown with a fluffy off white head. Aroma is light chocolate and nuttiness. The flavor is sweet, chocolatey, and finishes dry with a bit of smokiness. Drinks like a porter. Overall, a solid beer for a good price.
AR (436), Georgia, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Nov 29, 2009 This beer has a thick, syrupy body and a caramel taste that is mixed with a dark-fruit flavoring. Long-lingering aftertaste.
Kyleisraaddd (18), Marble Falls, Texas, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 28, 2009 This is a pretty good beer, one of the darker beers I’ve had (I’m a n00b :P )
I like the subtle hints of chocolate.
Unibonger (60), Mount Shasta, California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 23, 2009 Pours deep brown, nice thick head with good retention. Slightly fruity malty aroma. Light fruity flavor with strong malt hues and little bitterness. Strong mouthfeel that is exceptionally smooth with low carbonation.
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