 badgerben (3040), Blaine, Minnesota, USA
May 9, 2008 On tap at the Blue Nile. Dark brown color with a thick head. Floral hop aroma and some caramel. Lots of sweet malt, caramel and fresh grain taste. Floral hops towards the end accompanied by a bit of honey. Schells’ finest offering, so far... I have high hopes for this anniversary series now.
drpimento (478), La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
Apr 17, 2008 Pretty damn good beer. Very well balanced. Poured with a nice fine light tan/ off white head and good lace. Brownish mahoganey color. Malty slightly roasty nose. A session beer. Good body and carbonation. Bittersweet with some bright sweet highlights. Great finish. Having a mug of this at Bodega Brew Pub downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin USA.
Skyview (2768), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
Feb 10, 2008 On draught during the Winterfest 2008 in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. Pours a clear copper amber brew with a creamy off-white head that has some excellent retention and some spotty lacing. Aroma of multi-grain and bready malt, some flowery hops, a touch of toffee and some brown sugar. Taste is medium bodied, creamy, smooth drinking with flavors identical to its aroma, plus a slight white pepper and light herbal spice added. Finish has a nice semi-sweet bready aftertaste with a mild bitterness and slowly disappears after the finish. The brewery representative informed me that the brewmaster will be producing ten different anniversary for their 150 year celebration. So far, their first special brew of the series is off to a good start.
ElGaucho (1721), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Feb 11, 2008 Draft at Winterfest ’08. Sweet aroma with cherries. Brownish amber body with hint of red. Some lace. Pretty solid brew. Malty and sweet; very good balance. Enough hops to keep things interesting. Very good.
akevitt (93), Valhalla, Minnesota, USA
Feb 23, 2008 On tap at Buster’s. Not a stereotypical dopplebock. Sweet carmel malt, some mild rasin. Rootbeer brown, light foam, and light carbonation. Very unique for Schell.
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