 tjthresh (1779), Greenfield, Indiana, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 6, 2007 12 ounce bottle from mreusch
Dark cherry red or "bright" brown. There’s a slight khaki ring around the edge. Carmel, sugary, and light toasted malts. Fruity esters come of like cherry, raisins, and a little bit of earthy hops. Truck loads of malty goodness. Sort of a fruit cake character. A nice dart of bitterness, and warm alcohol. Nice robust, and oily palate. Really a fine example if a Scotch Ale.
redlight (1495), Winter Park, Florida, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 5, 2007 Thanks to juiceisloose! Big caramel malt nose, with a little bit of apple in there, some brown sugar. Pours a dark amber. Huge malt flavor, caramel malts, with hints of molasses, brown sugar and raisons, with a little dried fig and dates. There’s also hints of apple skins in the end. Very smooth!
morrdt (608), Jacksonville, Florida, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 4, 2007 Six pack from Total Wine in Huntersville, NC. Totally didn’t expect to find another seasonal Duck-Rabbit six pack in this store. 12 oz. bottle indicates best by 07/2008. Pours a nice dark caramel color with a very light head. Aroma is sweet with raisins and a touch of malt. Taste is sweet with malt and a little smoke. Very nice.
5000 (2600), Hardened Liver, Washington, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 2, 2007 Bottle: Dark caramel, ruby hued, moderate to thin light beige head, falls rapidly, sparce lacing. Best by date indicates 03/07. My luck with these always seems to be just at the best by date or beyond. Nose of carob, soft campfire, raisins, and peated malts. Sweet malts on the tongue, some dark pitted fruit aspects, light ash and/or charred wood. Some bisquity notes as well. Fairly big in body, smooth mouthfeel. Feels fairly rich, and by no means seems past prime. A little warming, with some alcohol notes appearing as it warms. Remains fairly sweet from start to finish, with a fairly good malt base. Dark pitted fruit skin, raisins, and charred wood linger. Probably one of the more flavorful Scotch style ales I have had in a while. Thanks Jim for this one!
obguthr (1059), Poquoson, Virginia, USA
| 2.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 2/5 | 4/10 | 2/5 | 7/20 |
Sep 1, 2007 Aroma is pronounced candy with caramel. Color is cloudy brown with a medium golden head. Incredibly sweet, alcohol is evident. Very much like cough syrup, but with a thinner consistency. Weak and delayed but decent celery hop finish. Too sweet with nothing to balance it.
kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 1, 2007 Updated: Sep 14, 2008Date: 08/26/2006
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Fest of 26
Appearance: clear dark amber, whispy beige head,
Aroma: sweet smokey malt aroma with an earthy peat quality,
Flavor: rich malt flavor, good sweetness, great smoked character, touch of alcohol
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Date: 09/01/2006
Mode: bottle
Vintage: 2006
Body: creamy body,
Overall: nice smokey peat balanced by the malty sweetness, but not a whole lot of complexity
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Date: 06/12/2007
Mode: bottle
Source: tasting
Vintage: 2006
picking up a lot more fruity character,
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Date: 09/22/2007
Mode: draft
Source: asheville brewfest
Vintage: 2006
very rich sweet dark caramel malt flavor, lots of sticky sweetness, age does this beer well
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Date: 01/24/2008
Mode: bottle
Source: tasting
Vintage: 2006
sweet fruity character is coming out really strong, smoky peat is in the background, hint of tartness,
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Date: 02/10/2008
Mode: bottle
Source: tasting
Vintage: 2006
Aroma: picking up more oxidation in the aroma as compared to the 2007 making it more dry and earthy,
Overall: well balanced caramel malt and earthy hops,
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Date: 08/04/2007
Mode: bottle
Source: roadtrip
Vintage: 2007
Score: 3.5 to 3.8
Appearance: clear dark ruby red, wispy beige head,
Aroma: sweet malt aroma with lots of ripe dark fruit and a touch of smoke,
Body: big body,
Flavor: rich malt flavor, lots of fruity sweetness, nice touch of smokey peat,
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Date: 02/10/2008
Mode: bottle
Source: tasting
Vintage: 2007
Aroma: sharp sweet caramel malt aroma with a touch of alcohol,
Flavor: much sweeter caramel malt flavor than the 2006 with a light earthyness coming from behind,
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Date: 09/06/2008
Mode: draft
Source: brick store
Vintage: 2008
Appearance: hazy dark red, fine beige head, streaks of drippy lace,
Aroma: sweet caramel malt aroma with lots of earthy smokey peat,
Flavor: sticky sweet caramel malt flavor, lots of peaty earthy balance, a touch of the trademarked house tartness,
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 3.8/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **4
DragonStout (1380), Pataskala, Ohio, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 30, 2007 Thanx to Elmatador for this 2007 version.pours a nice translucent copper with a small dissapating khaki head.This had a heavy alcohol nose that floated to the back of my throat.a nice caramel with some smoky peat flavor with the alcohol warming my belly.The finish was spicy and warming.
Sammy (4050), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 30, 2007 Pours a dark cherry-mahogoney colour with a whispish crowning head. Scotch barley toasty aroma. Medium plus mouthfeel, significant but not distracting carbonation. Sourish finish that worked good post spicey tasty pizza. Very drinkable and fresh, thanks to Drunkmonk. A new state.
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