Skyview (4111), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Jul 7, 2009 Received 22-oz bomber via trade with 5000. Pours a semi-clear dark brown amber colored brew with a thick beige head that slowly dissipates to a thin off-white head and some spotty lacing. Aroma of roasted nuts with caramel and Munich dark malts, some light chocolate and bread crust. Taste is medium bodied, light carbonation with flavors of toasted dark biscuit bread, roasted nuts, a hint of brown sugar and light chocolate. Finish is semi-dry with a toasted dark malt aftertaste that slowly disappears. yobdoog (1543), Woodridge NY, New York, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Jun 21, 2009 Brown olof with an off white head. Aroma is swat brown sugar and some smoke. Flavor has more smoke, good body, nice sweetness, a little nutty. Pretty good. boFNjackson (1324), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | Jun 2, 2009 Bottled as Laughing Buddha Pandan Brown Ale... Poured a deep rosy brown with a beige head. Rich, toasted aroma with chocolates, nuts and mile spices complementing some barley. Easy feeling palate with flavors similar to the aroma but a really nice sweetness and roasted finish to balance it all out. I need to get more brews from these guys. bu11zeye (5698), Frisco, Texas, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Apr 18, 2009 (22oz bottle) Pours a mahogany body with a small beige head. Aroma of cocoa, palm sugar, toasted bread, and nuts. Flavor of roasted malt, dark fruit, light chocolate, and caramel. robforbes (1114), Bremerton, Washington, USA
| 2.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 4/10 | 2/5 | 12/20 | Apr 13, 2009 pours a dark mahogany with a medium size khaki head, some lacing.
smell is of plum, hay, brown sugar, some nuts, and spice.
taste is sour, grassy, a strange taste in the back, and some spice, ends dry and leaves the mouth sour. mar (1982), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 | Apr 10, 2009 Bottle thanks to bu11zeye. Chocolate brown pour with a thin cream head. Nose is chocolate and some spices with vanilla in the back. Very nice on the palate with a smooth chocolate flavor and an easy chocolate finish. jkwalking05 (1501), Arlington, Texas, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Apr 9, 2009 Bottle thanks to bu11zeye. Dark brown in color with a decent sized beige head. Aroma is of brown sugar, molasses, nuts and light notes of cola. Taste is of malt, a little watery, grain, and chocolate. ilovedarkbeer (1369), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Apr 5, 2009 Bottle thanks to bu11zeye. Nose is popcorn balls (dark corn syrup and white unsalted popcorn) and booze. Flavor is dark dried fruits, corn, and a little bit of maple syrup. Dry medium weight finish and short to medium length.
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