8.1

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

5.5 year aged S: pecans - caramel - molasses A: hazy brown body - nice tan head T: rich sugars - earthy malts - figs P: vanilla - coffee - rustic grains O: soft & sweet -  but easy-going - aged well 75 cL bottle -  Costco: Pentagon City (Arlington), Virginia  - purchased: 24-January-2018 - us$9,49 - sampled: 18-August-2023

7.1

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Roast and pecan. Clear mahogany pour with decent head. A little perfume. Light sweet finish. Pastry. Bottle.

7

Clear brown bod med foam off wht head. Caramel toffee nutty arma. Caramel toffee nutty flav. Med full bod mod carb. 7/4/7/3/14 3.5

8.5

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9

Thanks Nate!
Given the ABV, I treated this as an abnormal brown ale, imperial more or less and opted for my snifter.
The appearance was a dark brown color with a rocky foamy off white head that dissipated at a slow pace. Subtle wisps of messy lace.
The aroma had some strong sweet and roasted nuts, caramel/toffee malts, dark fruits, molasses, allspice and clove. Light woodiness.
The flavor leaned towards the sweet side encompassing all of the previously mentioned aromas - sweet and roasty with a nice clean smooth aftertaste and finish.
The palate was about medium bodied with a good sipping quality about it. Carbonation felt good. ABV felt good too.
Overall, if ratebeer ever classified imperial brown ales to be a style, this would be at the top of the list.

6.6

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Poured from a 750 ml bottle. Aroma is malt forward with a fairly nutty profile as well as some caramel and toasted bread. Light raisin and fig notes. Hints of maple and some light alcohol spice. Pours dark brown with a large, thick, pillowy, tan head that slowly recedes to a small film that lingers. No lacing and moderate length legs. Flavor is moderately sweet with some caramel, toffee, toasted bread and nuts. Some medium light maple notes. Moderate bitterness and light alcohol spice. Light raisin and fig notes. Lingering bitterness and toasted grain notes. Mouthfeel is medium to medium full bodied with medium carbonation. Some medium light astringency and medium low alcohol warmth. Overall, an alright beer but not great. The mouthfeel is too thin for a beer this size and the finish has this lingering butter, astringent character that reminds me of nut hulls.

7.5

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

750ml bottle, consumed at home. Poured a dark brown color, almost black with a dark tan head. Aroma was light maple syrup, some light nutty notes, pecan pie? Flavor was roasted malts, some light brown ale nuttiness. Alcohol is present but hidden - thought it was maybe 7-8%. Nice and warming, but put a halt to my evening pretty early.

7.9

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Pecan and maple syrup nose. Cloudy brown, thick tan head, little retention. Sweet maple syrup and pecans. Nuttier on the back end. Full body, easy carbonation, warm but appropriate.

8.5

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8

Bomber from Whole Foods Market Fair Lakes Aroma: caramel, molasses, pecans, bread Appearance: hazy brown with a tan head Taste: medium sweetness, medium bitterness, Palate: medium body, creamy, average carbonation, long finish, Tasty

6

Really get the brown sugar and maple syrup. Really sweet finish.