 eraserhd10 (226), new haven, Connecticut, USA
Dec 20, 2004
Pours with a rich, billowy head that makes the pint glass look like a root beer float. The color of the beer is a dark caramel and it resembles a porter. The taste is sweet, very malty. Strong caramel and raisin presence. Not over-the-top tasting at all. Subtle. Nor is there the oftentimes overwhelming presence of alcohol!
dlovell2 (110), Columbia, Maryland, USA
Aug 6, 2008 Purchased at the Shipyard Brewery in Portland, Maine. Dark Brown color. Tan Foamy head. Roasted Malt aroma. Dark Roasted nutty taste. Hops flavor comes out in the aftertaste long after you swallow. This is one of the best beers I’ve tasted.
Imaena (259), Portland, Maine, USA
Jun 17, 2008 Bottle. Probably Shipyards best beer. A really well crafted beer with big flavour. Creamy, spicy and nice hop bitterness. Went through a few brown bombers over the winter.
Boutip (1807), Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Jun 17, 2008 Bottle: Poured a deep clear brown color ale with a good size foamy head with some good retention and some minimal lacing. Aroma consists of strong caramel malt with some notes of toffee also discernable. Taste is also a nice mix between some roasted malt with distinctive notes of caramel malt with some toffee notes also discernable. Full body with good carbonation and no discernable alcohol. I know winter ale is not a style per say but this is what I consider a winter ale but still very enjoyable during hot summer days.
Quietman (160), Florida, USA
Apr 17, 2008 Very dark brown,beige head.Nice aroma of molasses,malt,coffee,and a little chocolate.Balanced flavor.Sweet and bitter about equal.Creamy texture,medium body.Easy to drink.Pretty good.
puboflyons (385), New Hampshire, USA
Mar 14, 2008 From a 1 pint 6 fl. oz (US) Big Beer series bottle. 2008 edition. Pours a lot darker than I imagined for an ale. It poured a mahogany-brown with a tan head that fades quickly. Not much lacing. Aroma is more malty. Medium mouth feel. Flavor has a hint of smoked porter in it and it is kind of nice actually. Smooth all around. A very nice brew I must say.
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