JackfromJax (23), Florida, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Dec 22, 2009 Pours very dark amber to brown with ruby highlights. Head discipates quickly but lingers at edge of glass. Aroma is rich with dark fruit and a slight roast. Initial mouthfeel is medium full. Taste is rich with dark fruit and candy. There is significant residual sweetness remaining but a slightly dry/bitter finish. Balance is definitely toward the sweet. I suspect a blend of old and young. Overall a very good beer. Rodders (127), Norwich, Norfolk, England
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 | Dec 21, 2009 On tap at the Fat Cat, Norwich. didn’t take tasting notes but very black with no head. Smell dark malt, little roastiness. Thin body but great liquorice taste with more dark malt, touch of pepper and some bitter hops. Nice, refreshing as well as extremely tasty. Snojerk321 (2018), San Diego, California, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Dec 19, 2009 tap @ Toronado S.D. Pours a dark non translucent brown with a wispy beige head. Spicy, sweet, mentholish aroma. Allmond paste. Ripe bananas. Dried plums. Wet tobacco and soil. A bit stale fudge banana sweetness in flavour. A bit peppery. Alcoholy hints, medium body. Soonah (970), Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 | Dec 10, 2009 Dark brown pour, almost clear. The head was light tan. The aroma was malt, spice and light chocolate. The flavor was lots of malt with a bit of chocolate and a hint of alcohol. Body was on the thin side but overall it was a pretty enjoyable beer. Wim (1321), Turnhout, Belgium
| 2.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 11/20 | Nov 29, 2009 dark brown black coloured body with a off white head a spicy fruity malty aroma a spicy sweet fruity caramel taste with a sweet bitter finish BMan1113VR (2931), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Nov 28, 2009 Tap. Clear brown body. Tan head. Raisins and prunes, plums on the aroma. Taste is lightly vinous with plums, booze and chocolate. Creamy bubbly mouthfeel. ilovedarkbeer (1367), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Nov 25, 2009 Pours a dark black brown color with a medium to small sized off white head. Mouthfeel is syrupy and the finish is on the long side. Notes of dark chocolate, licorice, spice, and dark brown sugar. Goes down easy. angrypirate06 (781), Texas, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 | Nov 23, 2009 On tap at Dallas gingerman. Pours a dark clear ruby with a dark beige foamy head. Aroma is esters, plums, raisins, dark fruits. Flavor is caramel, toast, yeast, banana, raisins. Nice lively mouthfeel.
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