 eaglefan538 (2079), Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Oct 12, 2008 Bottle from SL, pulled this "red" brew to accompany the Phils game 2 NLCS game vs. the Dodgers. Pour was reddish-amber in color, off white to pink colored head, looked a little like Lindeman’s Frambroise. The aroma was raspberry and fresh cedar-oak sawdust. The flavor followed, slightly sour raspberries, which turned a bit sweeter with warmer temperatures (to the point of resembling a Lindeman’s Frambroise), either way firm raspberries all the way around, touches of vanilla, but firm highlights of oak sawdust throughout, balancing out a pretty nice brew. More bret would have been welcomed in this one (along with some leather), but it was enjoyable anyway (just a tad sweet). Soft fairly full mouthfeel. (After writing the review and getting ready to paste: WOW, 11% brew? Certainly no idea, quite well done w.r.t. alcohol heat!!!)
ratman197 (2366), Arvada, Colorado, USA
Oct 10, 2008 750 ml bottle poured a cloudy pinkish amber with a lingering ring of off white foam. Aromas of sour raspberry, barnyard, straw and light leather. Palate was medium bodied and smooth with a tart finish. Flavors of sour raspberry, barnyard, light leather and light spice with a smooth lingering tart finish.
General_Gao (2579), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Oct 1, 2008 Bottle shared by pepsican. Thanks! Poured a lovely murky orange-red color topped with a white head. Pleasant aroma of cherry, red wine vinegar, oak, and mixed berries. Medium bodied with mild acidity. Sweet and sour all at once. Quite a battle. Tasted of berries, red wine vinegar, and wood. Nice beer.
fredandboboflo (635), East Setauket, New York, USA
Sep 28, 2008 Bottle from 08 Night of the Funk. Well, started off with a wonderful aroma of huge fruits, semi-tart, semi-sweet raspberries and strawberries. Flavor was little more than alcoholic fruits though. Grating on the tongue. There’s stuff here to appreciate, but it it didn’t come together very well.
LilBeerDoctor (643), East Setauket, New York, USA
Sep 28, 2008 Bottle sampled on 09/26/08 at Night of the Funk. Pours a beautiful light red with a white head. Aroma of super super tart raspberry. Flavor has a nice raspberry presence with nice sour notes. Very full bodied. No alcohol presence, but this is pretty heavy and definitely could be overbearing in full portions. Still quite a tasty fruity sour ale!
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