 cking (1041), North Canton, Ohio, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
May 22, 2008 Another Sammy Smith brew in which I am not overly impressed with. I typically look beyond this line of bottles, but I was able to find a single 12 ouncer for under two bucks. Dark, opaque amber/brown pour with a 1/2" tan head and spotty lacing. Light malty aroma with some roasted notes and a bit of sweet caramel, not very powerful. Nice on the palate, very creamy with a faint richness that makes this drink good and easy. Sweet along with a touch of calm bitterness. The body is on the thin side, but it’s still filling and creamy. Good taste, mostly malts with some balancing noble hop flavors. Nutty and roasted along with a bit of toffee and mild chocolate. Standard English fare, I ended up liking this more that expected.
OSLO (829), Minnesota, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
May 22, 2008 [Bottle] Pours black with a light tan head. I’m going to have to try this one again, because in both the taste and the aroma I noticed a hint of something that reminded me of the grapes from cheap red grape juice. Odd. Other than that there was a stronger maple syrup character and a toasted malt finish. Pretty good mouthfeel. I had to have been off with the grape thing, but I actually liked it, and I’ll rerate soon when I get another bottle.
boFNjackson (1322), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
May 19, 2008 Bottle... Poured near black, opaque with slight amber highlights and a thick beige head. Aroma of toasted barley and Irish Cream alcohol. Palate is sharp with a definite carbonation presence. Flavors of cocoa and coffee with sweet, milky barley-malt. Finished with chocolate and coffee bean flavors.
IlanMan (850), Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
May 19, 2008 Pour was dark with full long lasting tan head. Nice lacing on the glass. Aroma is of cocoa. Flavor is well blended with cocoa, light malt, and a very slight burntness. Cocoa is very sweet but still pretty blended. Good. May buy again.
f351c4v (408), Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
May 15, 2008 Pours a dark black with a small white head. Sweet, licorice aroma, with a roasted malt background. Medium bodied, quite dry with sweet licorice and maybe a lactic taste... smooth roasted finish. A bit under Fullers, but still a quality brew.
NosirIwont (1186), Aalborg Vestby, Denmark
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
May 15, 2008 Bottle. Pours dark brown with a big, grey/brown head. Fresh aroma; roasted with chocolate and lots of apple notes. Creamy touch. Flavour is a soft roasted one. Finish is a lingering mix of apple and cream. Nice. 16-05-08.
elihapa (1070), Honolulu, California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
May 13, 2008 bomber. Pours pitch black. Extremely smooth beer, subtle smoky, bready flavor. I tasted some nuttiness with a slightly sweet finish. Very well crafted, just lacking that extra blend of flavors that would have sent this beer to the next level.
knights97 (85), Tennessee, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
May 12, 2008 Updated: May 15, 2009Strongly recommend for anyone that wants a thick, smooth English beers, great taste and easy on the malts, with just enough to enjoy and not overpower the palate. My favorite of the Sam Smith’s
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