 emerica56 (485), Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Apr 11, 2008
If only this dark ale had more of a head it would be perfect. The color is a dark brown with some laceing along the side walls of the glass. The nose is very earthy and robust with that bready and buttery malt. As you drink it all of the earth notes really pop on your tounge. I personally like the caramel film that is left on your palate after you take a sip. There is also that nice bitterness from the hops each time you take a sip. Overall it is a decent american strong but there are far better ones out there.
kp (6300), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Oct 12, 2008 Date: 10/11/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party
Appearance: cloudy dark brown, wispy beige head, streaks of lace,
Aroma: sweet chocolate aroma with lots of earthyness,
Flavor: sweet malt flavor, lots of sherry sweetness, earthy balance, touch of chocolate, light tartness
Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.6/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: **/4
unclemattie (1662), Georgia, USA
Oct 11, 2008 12oz bottle. Medium brown color. light brown colored head. Hey, its a root beer. spice aroma. some raisin and chocolate caramel. Acidic flavor. finishes with a lingering toasted malt followed by some hop. Not the most impressive of the cyclone series.
ATLBeerDog (233), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Oct 11, 2008 Updated: Oct 12, 2008Pours a dark brown root beer like color, very low in carbonation. Extremely light lacing. Smells nicely of rich deep malts. First taste is surprisingly flat tasting with some caramel notes present. Awful mouthfeel as there is a severe lack of carbonation. How can something smell so promising be so disappointing?
bu11zeye (3780), Frisco, Texas, USA
Sep 12, 2008 (Bottle) Pours a dark brown body with a small beige head. Aroma of toasted malt, light sourness, caramel, and chocolate. Flavor of sweet caramel, chocolate, wheat, light sourness, raisins, and toffee.
argo0 (6231), Washington DC, USA
Aug 27, 2008 (12oz bottle) Small beige head atop clear mahogany body. Aroma is moderately sweet, caramel, chocolate. Taste is moderately sweet, caramel, prune, some chocolate, light sourness. Medium body.
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