7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Hazy brown-tan with a creamy off-white head. Bold and hoppy for a beer of such moderate ABV. Medium, almost full bodied. Toasty, chewy malt tones. Soapy, resinous hop character. Pretty nice, though I had higher expectations. Grapefruit.
Tried
on 14 Dec 2011
at 00:51
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Draft at GT. Hazy golden-orange. Thin non-head. Sugary hop aroma. Bold, full bodied beer, with some sugary grapefruit tones. Solid, steady hops. Dry and refreshing, with a big malt undercurrent. Somewhat watery body, lacks the depth that could make it world class. Pretty drinkable for the ABV, with a sugary cloying finish. Belgian yeast tones add a nice fruity balance.
Tried
from Draft
on 21 Jun 2011
at 15:10
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Snifter pour at GT. Heavy bourbon aroma, hardcore. Not real head, just some soapy bubbles around the edge. Mellow, subdued carbonation. THe oaky bourbon really dominates. Thick molasses tones, but a pretty watery body. Licorice. Faded, but still an enjoyable concoction. Might be better less barrel aged.
Tried
on 21 Jun 2011
at 15:06
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Draft at Grumpy Troll. Thick purple brown. No head to speak of. Pronounced chocolate-bourbon aroma. Soft carbonation. Big bourbon flavors. Sort of in an English Barleywine vein. Mellows as you sip it, lots of caramel depth. Quite nice, an interesting beer.
Tried
from Draft
on 06 Oct 2010
at 23:16
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
10th October 2008. GABF. Hazy gold beer. Dry crisp palate. Slightly hoppy with a little spice. Just the right side of being over dry.
Tried
on 16 Jan 2010
at 09:39
4.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4
10th October 2008. GABF. Again surprised to find myself adding another US beer but it is in the GABF 08 brochure! Unfortunately a dissapointment from this brewer compared to the other beers they were offering. The stout is way to dry and the malt is over toasted. Hard work.
Tried
on 16 Jan 2010
at 09:36
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
10th October 2008. GABF. Clear brown beer. Sour fruit with a real zing that doesn’t quite produce a pucker. Dry sweet spicy finish. Nutty as well. Unlike anything else had at the festival.
Tried
on 16 Jan 2010
at 09:28
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
10th October 2008. GABF. Clear very dark brown beer. Very light and dry sweet malt with a touch of coffee. Sweet dry finish.
Tried
on 16 Jan 2010
at 09:22
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Draft at the brewpub. Unfiltered amber-brown color. Medium to full bodied, very nice balance. Amber malt, medium-dark specialty malts, and a solid hop bill all round out quite well. Smooth caramel finish. Good stuff.
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Dec 2009
at 23:32
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Unfiltered amber-brown color. Smooth malty aroma. Thick, sweet Bock-like flavor. A touch of smoke. Relatively clean for the style, not overly sweet or sticky. Excellent.
Tried
on 28 Dec 2009
at 23:30