 Zach Diesel (907), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
May 31, 2003 smells identical to NB Abbey, brown/black with a uniform medium sized head, clove spiciness and wheat notes along with a hint of choclate and a dry flat finish, overall don't believe the hype
fraternie (710), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
May 26, 2003 Ruby brown body, nice head. Fruity, tripel-esque aroma. Floral, dark fruit notes (grapes, plums). Malt is floral with deep, dark fruit notes reminiscent of Chimay Blue. Spicy body. Smooth, slightly herbal/vegetable finish, incredibly well balanced. ABV seems hardly present. I went ahead and rated this one without age, I have another that I am saving for quite a bit down the road and I have very high expectations.
Panzuriel (995), Westerville, Ohio, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
May 26, 2003 Dark brow liquid with some ruddy hints. Nice latte colored full head. Dry hoppy aroma with wee hint of citrus. Dry tangy flavor that has a smoky and metallic thing going on. Spice in the allspice and nutmeg sort is evident as well. A nice solid beer, but nothing wonderful.
Eyedrinkale (3209), Astoria, New York, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
May 25, 2003 Updated: Nov 12, 2004Love the concept of the vertical. but not so happy with the coriander. Let’s hope it gets better with age or I have a case of shit in my garage. I have to re-rate this stuff in 05. Re-rate 11/10/04. After swillin on this stuff for 2 sessions at BBF, I have to say it did indeed improve. The coriander and pepper has fallen out making this smooth as silk.
bonvivant (164), Smithfield, Virginia, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
May 23, 2003 Beautiful copper color with hints of clove and nutmeg with a delightful warming finish....in other words, damn good.
kujo9 (1078), North Ridgeville, Ohio, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 12/20 |
May 23, 2003 Hazy amberish color w/ head retention that could be better for "dubbelish style". Clovey and spices are very apparent in the initial aroma and a light plum as it warms. Wheat malty aromas also more apparent as it warms. Hops are non existant for a Stone beer. Malty,spicy, and hoppy flavor with some bitterness to balance. Aftertaste is bitter w/a funky little caramel malt taste. Higher carbonation and medium body more to the dubbel"ish" style and alcohol is hidden very well. I'd like to see how this one ages in a few years, but I don't know if it's big enough to make it 10 years. It should be interesting. I plan on saving one bottle to try anyway.
hayden1215 (305), Ohio, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
May 21, 2003 Brownish copper in color with medium head. Extremly malty nose with notes of pepper. Flavor is hops and spice. Full bodied and balanced
Indra (2036), Prairie Village, Kansas, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
May 21, 2003 Interesting and nose-tingling aroma, very spicy, with notable coriander, licorice, tangerine and orange peel, with a background sweet, dark and fruity maltiness. Dark brownish red in color, lightly sedimented, with a creamy, fine, off-white head and lacing. Flavor is a nice blend of spices, fruit, malt, dark candyish sweetness, and a touch of spicy hop bitterness throughout, apparently of the Warrior variety. Spices, malt and esters throughout the finish. Fairly light texture, lightly effervescent and citric mouthfeel. Unique.
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