 Vertical Bacon Strips (874), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Oct 25, 2009 Review from either late summer 2008 or mid spring 2009, reviewed on my parents deck and somewhat shared with my pops (who I could tell wasn’t too fond of it).
Poured out a clear and attractive copper brew, creamy light tan cap and amazing permanent lacing. The aroma has a great robust roasted malt front... tons of malts really. Early on the malts are almost pungent (it weakens), nice balanced sweetness from the malts, maybe even a faint smoke quality. Background nectarine and other citrus - these citrusy hops take away some of the bite of the large roasted character. The depth of flavour and it goes from roast to deep roast to dark earthy roast with a hint of peat. Somehow, with all this thick flavour, the malts are not really that rich - a richness that can kill a bock for me. Mild bitterness, a bit of fruit, light peppery spice, slight alcohol (perfect amount). Especially early on, the malts had such amazing depth, such a range of flavours that I was not sure if I liked it. But the incredible range and depth won me over very fast. Smooth, perfect. Short lived spice on the finish, tons of roasted malts. Veers from the standard bock recipe and that is why I like it so much. This beer is awesome.
douglas88 (1557), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Jun 8, 2009 On tap at the 2009 NABA. Pours a deep amber color with a medium white head. The aroma was biscuits, light malts and caramel. A sweet earthy flavor, lots of caramel, and a large earthy malt. Easygoing and tasty.
puzzl (2579), New York, New York, USA
Jun 1, 2009 Tap at the brewery. Wet veggies, biscuit and cherry cordial aroma. Olivey, chocolate chip cookie flavor, nicely complex, with lots of rich munich character. Not a bad effort.
Cletus (5002), Connecticut, USA
Oct 9, 2008 Pours amber with a thin white head. Smells of sweet caramel, some light earthy hints, pepper. Tastes of caramel, tea, some citrus.
TikiE (360), Sylva, North Carolina, USA
Jul 13, 2008 Bottled: Pours a amber color with white head. Smells of tons of malts, with some fruity notes. Tastes of malts and fruits, with maybe some caramel.
jcwattsrugger (5223), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
Jul 6, 2007 12oz bottle-pours a retaining off white foamy head and gold/amber color. Aroma is light/medium malt-caramel, fruit-tangerines(?), secondary earthy hops. Taste is sweet light/medium malt-caramel, fruit-tangerines(?), secondary earthy hops-with some spiciness. OK effervescence.
beerbill (1919), Laurel, New York, USA
Jul 27, 2006 12 oz. bottle. Pours a clear medium amber with a moderate head that only lasted through the first few sips. Light but pleasant aroma of malt. Flavor followed the aroma. Not sweet but not bitter either. I thought the alcohol was well hidden. An easy and enjoyable beer to drink.
OhioDad (2491), Hilliard, Ohio, USA
Jul 11, 2006 12oz bottle via trade with Bück Dich - Thanks Jordan! - Pours amber/golden with a short white creamy head that fades to a film quickly. Aromas of caramel, some light spice, and some yeast, and some earthy notes. Flavor is pretty grainy with some caramel coming through as well and just a touch of the alcohol. A little spice there too. Overall a lot of yeasty flavor though. Medium bodied and not much carbonation. No sign of the 7.1% either. Not bad..
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