 Holdwine (812), Beertimore, Maryland, USA
Oct 22, 2006 Wow, power packed with fire and flavor. Great, cnadied, sweet and wonderful maltiness. On second thought, maybe a little strong.
scraff (1612), Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Jun 20, 2005 Draft pre Father Day O’s game - This batch is 12%, not the advertised 9.5%. Good call Hopscotch. Chestnut brown and amber, thin creamy light tan head. As it warmed, the aromas played out with hints of musty caramel, dried cherry, and brown sugar, with lighter notes of sourness and melon. This was very well bittered throughout, but the sweet molasses, dark fruit, and caramel notes combine with the alcohol to provide decent balance. Medium to full bodied, light carbonation, bittersweet finish. The Wharf Rat is really starting to do things right these days. Good stuff...
hopscotch (4379), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Jun 20, 2005 Draft... Hazy, orange ale with a small, creamy, off-white head. Great retention. Earthy, vineous aroma with notes of red wine, dark fruit and alcohol. Malty, vineous flavor with caramel, dried plum and plenty of warm alcohol. Full-bodied and fizzy. Cotton candy, alcoholic finish. Winds up dry. This beer is definitely "Hot"... tons of alcohol. Tastes more like an 11% ABV brew than a 9.5%. This one could stand a little cellaring. Still, I’m not one to shy away from a little ethanol. I like it.
blank (999), Washington, Washington DC, USA
Feb 21, 2005 a very strong ale. i’ve had better though. Dark brown with lots of cherry. Malt flavors that hit the back of the throat
bombshelter (344), Washington, Washington DC, USA
Feb 14, 2005 from tap at RFD strong beer tasting. notes: appearance: dark caramel. aroma: very little. taste: roasty, a little sweet, toast! caramel, sweet finish. considering the 9%, very well done.
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