 unclemattie (1556), Georgia, USA
May 13, 2008 22oz bottle. Beautiful brown appearance. Very nice smoke aroma. Not overly smoked, it’s just right. Great malt presence. Chalky, toasty. Best Rock Art I’ve had so far...
muzzlehatch (4425), Burlington, Vermont, USA
Jan 14, 2008 22 ounce bottle from City Market in Burlington, VT (January 2008) and served at cellar temperature from a Corsendonk Christmas Ale glass. A small to moderate light tan bubbly head tops the translucent dark maple body, leavign flecks of foam as it decays....nose is decently smoky, though I’d say licorice and port are the dominant fragrances I get; as it warms it gets a bit spicy, rather like a lightly smoky Anchor OSA, which is not a bad thing at all..... body is full and silky, moderately roasty, lightly burnt throughout growing quite charred and rough at the finish, chocolaty and rich throughout with faint notes of the vine, though alcohol isn’t really felt....carbonation seems just a bit too strong and fizzy, but not enough to seriously corrupt what is undoubtedly one of this brewer’s best beers yet. Well done and highly drinkable despite its intensity.
DocLock (4083), Lower Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, USA
Jan 15, 2008 Bottle from Capone’s. The pour is deep brownish black, with direct light needed to see any real dark brown, and a 1-finger or so khaki head. The aroma is nice, a solid rauchy nose coupled with dark malt, some molasses, mild cabernet, and noticeable hops. The palate is a bit hefty, and at various times this one evolves and throws differing flavors at you. Initially, I got a lot of dark malt, molasses, and subdued smoke. As it warms, the hops emerge, matched by a subdued yet effective rauchy malty flavor, and even more molasses and vinous fruity notes. A bit more balance and polish would have thrown this one into the stratosphere. As it stands, it is still a very good example of this style.
glaze0101 (78), USA
May 24, 2008 This dark beer with a quickly dissipating tan head is not overly smokey. I actually expected more smoke flavour and was pleasantly surprised that the smoke is balanced with fine malt and hop flavours.
BeerandBlues2 (2451), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Jun 30, 2008 Updated: Jul 1, 200822-oz bottle received via trade with 46er3498. Pours black with an average, rocky, light brown head, mostly lasting with good lacing. Aroma is heavy malt (chocolate, nutty, toasted grain, caramel), light hops (herbs), average yeast (leather) with notes of smoke, charcoal, and wood. Medium bodied, oily texture, lively carbonation, and a bitter finish. Long duration, moderate sweetness and bitterness, light acidity.
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