<b>20-May-07</b> <i>(12 oz bottle: Obtained 14-Sep-06 in trade with Pailhead, thanks Kevin!)</i> Let’s start with the best feature: the appearance. Impressively voluminous and bubbly, the off-white color of the head looks out of place on top of such a dark, ruddy-amber beer. As the head recedes, it leaves irregular rings and patches of thick foam on the glass. Aromatically, there’s hardly any maltiness, just a light scent of crackers and yeast, and it’s not the least bit inviting. Sipping with trepidation, the flavor starts with a bit of vague maltiness, but that is almost immediately lost, replaced with tart and acidic cola, and the stale apple finish is just plain awful. Thin and watery on the palate, but with solid carbonation at least. I could be more forgiving of the off-flavors and would try to seek out another bottle, but when it comes right down to it, this beer has no underlying character and isn’t worth the effort of a retaste. This is just bad beer.

Purchased a six pack of bottles in Frankfort, MI. This beer was not too impressive overall. Burnt aftertaste with not much flavor to speak of. Will not buy again.

Clear dark amber wth a small white head. The aroma is light, some caramel and bread. The flavor is lightly acidic, caramel and cherry. Light, thin body with soft carbonation.

Tap at Hofbrau, Interlochen, MI. Pours a tea brown with clinging lace. Aroma is a sweet, eucalyptis menthol. Flavor is a suede-like sour malt. Watery palate. Ummm, this bear needs to stay hibernated- bizarre mix of aroma and flavor.