 Gusler (2655), Tucson, Arizona, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 13, 2007
The beer departs the 330ml bottle a crystalline golden amber with a smallish creamy white head that erodes quickly leaving a thin coating of lace upon the glass. Nose has a malt sweet aroma, a bit of alcohol also present, a tad bit of hops, spicy and earthy, crisp and pleasant. Start is sweet with a nice malt profile, alcohol bitter at the back with a medium feel. Finish has a stern acidity, the hops present, but overpowered by the 11.20 ABV, dry sweet aftertaste, and a definite tummy warmer this one, and a real “Hoot”!
tmoreau (596), Lombard, Illinois, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 16, 2009 Sampled at Famous Liqours Holiday Tasting in Lombard, IL. Poured a clear, light copper color, with off white foam that diminished quickly to a ring and film, and left some clingy spots of lacing. The aroma was immediately boozy, with dried fruit and malt sweetness, and some light caramel. The flavor was sweeter, syrupy, and candy-like, along with some light hop bitterness, and medium, warming alcohol. Seated, and not too close to the fireplace would be good for this one!
MaltOMeal (653), Land of Sugar, Texas, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 15, 2009 bottle. Pours a clear amber with a reddish tint and a thin tan head. nose is of spices. Taste is of spices, caramel, bread and sugar. Mouthfeel is sticky sweet with alcohol noticeable.
jaymobrown (1360), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 14, 2009 Thick mouthfeel. Lots, and lots of alcohol through this one. The nose is dominated by the alcohol. Tastes a lot of alcohol combined with malts and balanced with some hops. Syrupy. Long, long finish. Probably good with one beer for the night.
pj1855 (157), Eagan, Minnesota, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 13, 2009 Clear golden color. Pours an average head that fully diminishes. Sweet malty aroma. Initial sweet malty flavor balanced by a moderate alcohol finish.
fiulijn (7330), Como; Lausanne (CH); Malmö (SWE), Italy
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 12, 2009 Bottle at Nya Tröls, Malmö
Amber color; medium head. The aroma is initially malty and fruity, but it doesn’t last. Good body strength, round mouthfeel; sweet caramel flavor, with correct bitterness and light fruitness. Not as malty as a Barley Wine should be, it’s more a sweeter and fruiter version of Strong Ale; no thrills, but very enjoyable.
badgerben (3605), Blaine, Minnesota, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 10, 2009 2009 Vintage. Clear copper color with a medium head. Light rye and sherry notes in the aroma, as well as more yeastiness than I expected for the style. Immediately dry. Bready and grainy. Light fruit (cherry?) and rye pepperiness after warming a bit. Biscuity. Very underrated and much better than the other Elves in the lineup.
Ungstrup (15331), Frederiksberg, Denmark
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 5/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 7, 2009 Bottled. An amber beer with a thin off-white head. The aroma has notes of alcohol - barley wine sweet, nuts, and malt. The flavor is sweet with notes of alcohol, malt, and caramel, leading to a dry aloholic finish. The alcohol leaves a burn in the throat.
soapbox (17), Alabama, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 5/5 | 12/20 |
Dec 5, 2009 This red ale has the body and sweetness of Port wine. Has a strong red grape/honey flavor. I like port; however, I was in the mood for beer.
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