 Slick (1956), Minnesota, USA
Mar 26, 2007
Ruby/brown color,small tan head that faded quickly leaving little to nothing behind.The aroma was malty and fruity with maybe a slight red wine like aroma coming through as well.Nice malty fruity flavor up front with a smooth feel thoughout and in the end a mild finish of malt semi sweet and a bit of a mild alcohol burn in the tail end.My impression of this compared to the European counterparts for the style is that this brew is a bit on the weaker side.BUT it still manages to carry a pretty good flavor and smooth easy drinkability to it.Overall a good brew for the masses in this country but i could see this not having what the europeans are looking for in the style.
Steely (37), , Sweden
Oct 11, 2008 Dark red brown color with golden tanned fizzy head. Sweet salty aroma of dark malt, dried prunes and soysauce. Rich flavor of sweet dark malt, burnt sugar, raisins, prunes, dark syrup bread, Thick creamy and smooth mouthfeel with a finishing alcohol warmth to it.
Veer (333), Landskrona, Sweden
Oct 10, 2008 Aroma: fruity, wort, dried fruit, malts (heavy), sourish, yeast (coriander, seville orange, liquorice)... Slightly roasted, red currants, sappy hops... pears.
Flavour: powerful, roasted (but not burnt at all), nice chocolate malt, prunes, liquorice. Very mellow.
Palate: wonderful, fizzy, creamy, very smooth... thick.
Appearance: brown, mellow copper w/yellow bizarre, surprisingly nonfrothy head.
Ljunkan (143), Karlstad, Sweden
Oct 10, 2008 Bottle. Dark amber color with a dissapering head. Aroma is malty, notes of dried fruits, plums, caramel and some american hops. Flavour is sweet, malty, notes of dried fruits, caramel, american hops, citrus. Pretty filling in the mouth and quite drinkable - it’s a very nice sipper. And yes, it reminds me a bit of Dugges Wallonia, though the latter one is a bit better. Worth the price though!
Joakgust (90), Stockholm, Sweden
Oct 9, 2008 Bottle, 355ml - dark amber colored beer with a disappearing dense beige head. Aroma is malty with hints of caramel, amaretto and American style hops. Also some smokiness hides in the background. Flavor is rather sweet with strong notes of nuts. Lots of other flavors are somewhat evident. Was expecting a little bit more still.
Linnet (31), , Sweden
Oct 9, 2008 Ruby colour smal creamy beige head. alcohol together with sugar and dark fruits in the nose. flavour is sweet with dark fruits reminds me of Dugges Wallonia but this beer is not as complex as that one although this beer is better value for money.
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