 jstraw (435), Oak Park, Illinois, USA
Jun 11, 2008 Bomber at Jerry’s. Caramel with big, foamy off-white head / Nose of fresh hops & citrus / Medium body, forward malts match big hops / Flavors of pine, orange, grapefruit, and a big dose of caramel / Outstanding - a companion brew to Dreadnaught, with a more modest hop profile plus the caramel kick.
Merrill (21), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Jul 4, 2008 Golden orangefrom 22oz bottle, cold.Off-white head and small lace. Aroma of cranberry and Pez.This is another real winner from 3F! Lots of hops and earthy old citrus in the middle, vanilla with pepper with an almost creamy mouth. The finish is straight hops - very crisp for this style. I wish I could afford two or three more right now!
Crosling (1637), Loveland, Colorado, USA
Jul 4, 2008 Light gold color with a bounitful head of foam. Great hop nose, pure 3 Floyds. Minty, super juicy and citrusy, also a little herbaceous as well. Flavor has a ton of character and is nearly perfect. Incredibly well balanced. Super hoppy and bitter, with a lot of juicy citrus character, a lush malt character of caramel and sugared fruits, and then on top of all that, it has well intergrated oak hints of vanilla and toasted wood. A surprise. What a well crafted brew.
Ughsmash (2985), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Jun 11, 2005 Updated: Mar 4, 2008On tap at Map Room as "ThulzaDoom". This was just brilliant! Poured a lovely copper color, with a off-white dense head. Piney/hoppy aroma, with some grapefruit, lemon, and something remniscent of caramel. Medium-bodied, and bursting with flavor. The fruits and grasses were well-balanced with the signature 3F hoppy bitterness. Coated the mouth well. Finish was long and hoppy.
StFun (289), Indiana, USA
Apr 30, 2008 Updated: Jul 6, 2008Very nice offering from FFF. On draft at DLD. I liked this one a lot. IPA but with a malty character, smoother, creamier (and weaker) than Dreadnaught, but with a yeast and woody profile that adds character. Silky and smooth, notes of toffe and fruit, with a good sized alcoholic bite to it. The 9% isn’t noticeable until its already racing through your system. A tangy finish that I later learned was apicot...nice touch! Everything is in a great balance here. I enjoyed this and want more.
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