Smacky (71), San Clemente, California, USA
Jun 23, 2003 The
color was beautiful, a crimson colored nectar that I
could smell even at full arm's length. The nose was of
rich, jammy berries with a perfect background of
bready malt. The flavors danced in my mouth: a rich
yet perfectly acidic effervescence accompanied flavors
of sweet, ripe berries and a perfectly balanced
caramel-malt richness. Icredible.
sbbrown (1), , California, USA
does not count  Dec 8, 2008 Great aroma, fresh raspberries come through after even the slightest waft. Good red color when poured in glass. On first sip the fresh raspberries strike the palate, and after a couple seconds the fruit flavor subsides and goes into a pleasant brown ale flavor. These two tastes match each other very well with each sip; it tastes like 2 separate beers, and yet the flavors complement each other at every turn. A great winter beer, recommended!
pubscout (24), Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
Nov 18, 2003 You'd be hard-pressed to find something wrong with this magnificent brew.
Similarly, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better beer with which to pass a winter's eve. Gets better as it warms!
lbuttrill (1), USA
does not count Jan 3, 2007 One of the few beers I will drink with anything. It is perfect to accompany the holiday treats, but is also great for sipping.
 Dougal (130), Escondido, California, USA
Mar 30, 2003 Sort of like Newcastle ... but much improved and mixed up with some delicious raspberries! The nose smells like a pop-tart and the taste is pretty close. Tastes like it is aged in wood, or maybe the just throw the whole raspberry bush in there. An excellent fruit beer.
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