 SaintMatty (1213), Tallinn, Estonia
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Apr 12, 2008 500ml Bottle-Very dark brown in colour with some red tinges and a small head. Rich and fruity aroma with raisins, spice and a hint of Christmas pudding. Bitter, fruity,rich and full bodied taste with raisins again featuring and a nice malty,fruity and bitter aftertaste which is quite nicely balanced. The bitterness is not very strong but it does linger.
DougShoemaker (2856), Toronto, Canada
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Apr 7, 2008 Full roast coffee nose, deep brown, tiny toffee head. Flavour is a big hit of coffee and a dark chocolate influence. Full bodied, balanced, very bitter. Really quite good!
gunsho (134), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 5, 2008 notes of liquorice, spices (coriander, nutmeg, clove), orange. pours a beautiful brown with a big head. nice, creamy mouthfeel. good beer.
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PorterPounder (3136), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 5, 2008 Brandon, Fl. - Kingdom Liquors - 500 ml bottle - labeled "Winter Ale". Dark chocolate colored pour - edging to black. Mocha colored head - thins out quickly. Aroma of licorice, fresh black potting soil. Pipe tobacco makes its way into the flavor as well as some Christmas spices, potting soil, bitter day old coffee rounds it out. Thick, creamy mouthfeel. Excellent winter warmer.
Blom (390), Odense, Denmark
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 28, 2008 Mahogani with a greyish head. Orange, mandarin and chocolate in the aroma and a potent spicy flavour with further notes of chocolate, vanilla and raisins. I enjoyed it very much.
mvcramer (229), Arlington, Massachusetts, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Mar 24, 2008 Always nice to find a brew from off the beaten path, and I enjoyed this one. An exquisite deep brown color on the pour with a rich, frothy, long-lasting, tan head. Aroma is of malty sweetness and the flavors that arouse the palate are similar. Just beautiful. A splendid winter beer.
ratman197 (3185), Arvada, Colorado, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 12/20 |
Mar 24, 2008 Bottle poured a clear dark brown with a small lingering tan head. Aromas of carmel, vanilla, pepper, light toffee and a hint of spice. Palate was medium bodied and smooth. Flavors of roastiness, smoke, chocolate, light licorice and light spice with a smooth dry lingering roasty finish.
ditmier (1057), Boise, Idaho, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 22, 2008 2007 Bottle - What a great experience, unlike anything else I have tasted. Pours a murky dark almost black with a tan 1" head. Soy sauce, and olive on the front end, bitter astringent coffee hop finale. At first I thought that the alcohol was hidden, but now as I drink it, I realize that as it warms, it also seemingly fortifies. A jolly good brew that would have been better closer to christmas...
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