 jerc (3954), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Aug 15, 2008 2008-08-15. Hazy golden body with a small white head. Aroma of wood tinged pale malts, light yeast and alcohol. (7+) Flavour is alcohol soaked pale malt, quite oaky. It is not over the top with the wood, but it is quite dominant. Subtle malt background cannot successfully compete with the lasting impression of oak. (6+) Average plus palate. Nice, but the core flavour is not one I love. Average plus palate. Bottle shared by HogTownHarry
HogTownHarry (4025), Toronto (Harbourfront), Ontario, Canada
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 14, 2008 Bottle (750ml). Shared with blankboy, garthicus, GregClow and jerc via trade with Irishboy. Hazy light orange-gold, decent fizzy-creamy white head. Soft, sweet oaky aroma, sweet fruit medley aroma - the oak ageing is stunning on this. Taste - softer even, wonderful lemon and ripe banana, the oak is even milder than in the aroma, and very muted alcohol for 11%. Soft (again!) body, light acidity and carbonation, a little bitter in the finish. Excellent! Thanks, Richard!
illidurit (896), Santa Cruz, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 6, 2008 Thanks to IrishBoy for sharing this bottle at the RBSG 08 Grand Tasting. Poured into my La Chouffe goblet. Pale gold in color with a white head. The froth reduces to a halo, leaving sticky lace everywhere. Aroma is oak-forward, with banana esters providing sweetness. Flavor is very fruity, mostly banana with accents of tropical and stone fruits. Boozy mid-palate with an earthy oaky finish. Very smooth, classic RR mouthfeel.
yespr (12407), Copenhagen O, Denmark
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Aug 6, 2008 Bottle at RBSG grand tasting, sketchy notes - I was surely getting drunk but someone VERY kind gave me some of this - thanks a lot :) Smooth aroma. Spiced and caramel also in the flavour and slight woody and spiced finish.
AgentSteve (1378), SF Bay Area, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 5, 2008 Updated: Feb 20, 2009At RBSG, subtle sweet fruit and spice nose along with the flavor. Very smooth and dangerous as there was no sign of alcohol. RERATE: New 46 version is sweeter with lots of honey and a decent amount of oak. Very nice!
gunhaver (1043), Tampa, Florida, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 5, 2008 ~RBSG ’08~
Bottle at Grand Tasting. Pours a very cloudy mango color, with a very frothy white head, and thick ring of white lacing around the beer’s top. Ripe fruits in the nose, banana, and a slight tartness. Nice fruit flavors, banana, citrus, mango, and an empty malt backbone. Very good. Refreshing and crisp, smooth bodied. Love it.
BrianK (190), Livingston, New Jersey, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 28, 2008 Thanks to Rciesla for sharing. Not a fan at all. Really boozy in the nose and flavor. Overwhelms the beer.
bitbucket (2036), Kirkland, Washington, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 5, 2008 750, corked and baled. Thanks, SuzyGreenberg! Pours cloudy dark gold with a thin white head. Sweet aroma of brown sugar, citrus and vanilla. Sweet and creamy medium body. Taste of bread and citrus. Semi-dry spice and vanilla finish.
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