 RblWthACoz (959), Brooklyn, New York, USA
Sep 11, 2007
Pours a clear straw with a decent white head. The nose...oh man...smelling this reminds me of my trips to Napa. The wooden barrels permeating the air and sending me to a place that puts me in a different world. The one I need to be in for this experience. Strong oak, though not overpowering. For an oaked beer, I don’t see how it could be any better; hence the 5. The flavor. Of course there is a serious influence from the oak here. But is also hits you with a slight tang that gets your tastebuds to really pay attention. The oak does not last a long time, but while it is there it is making itself known. Strong apple presence as well. Borders on cider-esqe. I am revising my review and giving the taste a 5. Feel is slightly carbonated, but not thick at all. Very drinkable as far as being such a unique and interesting brew. But it’s not a session beer. Too distinct, too pungent, and way too elegant to be slamming these all night, though I would love to have this one another time. Awesome. I am ecstatic to be able to try this one, but pissed that I have no (local) way to get more in New Mexico. Seek and find. After tasting everything from the six pack, this one is by far the best. In a class of it’s own.
malrubius (461), USA
Oct 3, 2008 11.2 ounce bottle in Duvel glass. Golden orange with lasting flat head and lace. Funky oaky fruity aroma. Funky melon sweet tartness with funky backbone and surprisingly dry finish. Medium body and medium carbo. Fairly complex and very refreshing, yet still with an assertive challenging funk. Nice.
LilBeerDoctor (645), East Setauket, New York, USA
Sep 28, 2008 Bottled sampled on 09/26/08 at Night of the Funk. Pours a cloudy golden yellow with a small white head. Aroma of wheat, yeast, and citrus. Flavor of slight sweetness and tartness with a touch of hops but still somewhat indescript. Almost Berliner Weisse like with the tart wheaty notes. Pretty decent beer.
fredandboboflo (641), East Setauket, New York, USA
Sep 28, 2008 Bottle from 08 Night of the Funk. Aroma of very fleshy orange. Flavor quite acidic, oaky, citric. Berliner-Weisse-like. Uber quaffable.
trevor211 (110), Seattle, Washington, USA
Sep 27, 2008 Pours a honey amber with a slight cloud, and a small head that dissipates. Aroma of granny smith spiced apple cider and grapefruit juice - very tart and fruity. Very tasty, and incredibly refreshing - just the right amount of tartness with a bit of sweetness to counter it. Tart apples - with a definite holiday spice note (like spiced apple cider). Very nice.
luttonm (56), Seattle, Washington, USA
Sep 27, 2008 330ml from Bottleworks. Lacy, soapy white head. Clean golden color, very light. Sour fruit and golden raisin nose. Sprightly carbonation with a rush of flavor... grapefruit, lemon, citrus. Distinctly tart, more dry and dramatic than something like Duchess. Wonderful
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