Draft at Valley. Murky, deep brown color with garnet highlights. Low carbonation. Brown sugar and caramel aromas. Sweet and malty. Caramel, molasses and coffee notes. Fruity finish.

Old Headbanger. Fantastic name for a fantastic beer. Enjoyed this one while at the latest NorCal tasting and Steve dropped this one on us. A fantastic nose of tobacco, leather and caramel. The beer is the color of muddy water, a solid brown color. Flavors that jumped out at me were toffee, toasted bread, raisins with a healthy dose of sweetness which binded the whole beer together. I’d like to try this one again in about 6 months.

The nose to me was molasses, leather, malt sweetness, and I swear I picked up a hint of, soy is it? Very smooth and dangerously drinkable. Tastes labout 5-6%. Had again after a month or so and bumped .2 points up as it is melding very nicely.

On tap at Stone Brewing today. What a great beer! A deep dark molasses smell, with a color to match. No head at all. Great deep brown color. Sweet pruny flavor, with a solid bitter back up. Nice brew.

Caramel and toffee nose with nose reminiscent of pumpernickel and toasted oak. Big yet soft nouthfeel that carries thru from beginning to end. Notes of toffee, raisin, oak, biscuit and malted milk balls. Clean and soft finish.