yespr (55501) reviewed 10 Anniversary Ale from Firestone Walker Brewing 18 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
RBSG07. From 75 cL bottle. Pours black with a quickly disappearin brown head. Aroma is raisin sweet. Flavour is sweet raisin at first but goes dry malty before the finish.
maniac (11822) reviewed 10 Anniversary Ale from Firestone Walker Brewing 18 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5
RBSG 2007 Grand Tasting. Clear dark amber body with a small frothy off-white head. Caramel and dark molassas aroma. Strong molassas and caramel flavor.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
Pours a watery, opaque black from the bomber with a thin, creamy slightly off white head. Nice inviting aroma of roasted malts but also a faint hop aroma as well. Flavor is very unique, obviously roasted malt, espresso and bitter chocolate are at the forefront. There is also a heavy amount of fruit, grapes, and a surprising spice/yeast finish. Crisp on the palate. The complexity of the flavor (think stout meets dubbel) really makes you believe this is a reserve beer.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Bottle from irishboy sent my way many months ago (thanks!) - this beer has got to be good - I mean, it comes in a box with a freakin’ scroll on the inside explaining the creation of the beer - lot’s of mystique surrounding this stuff - I think it was crafted by elves in the bowels of a volcano something like three hundred years ago - and it shows - I can taste the elf magic - dark, burnt brown in color, with a tan head - very warm, inviting aroma of oak, whiskey, vanilla, rum, caramel, dark fruits - smooth, creamy mouthfeel, with an almost spicy woodiness - the beer warms the mouth and throat like scotch or bourbon does, but because of the heaviness and complexity of the beer, this isn’t unwelcome - well-integrated bourbon and vanilla flavors - figs and caramel - toasted/roasty/peat qualities - finishes like a fine bourbon - god bless those heathen elves.
bhensonb (22605) reviewed Walker's Reserve from Firestone Walker Brewing 18 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Aroma of darkly roasted malt, and some coffee and chocolate. Dark brown/black color with a beige/tan head that laces. Full mouthfeel. Starts with chocolate, followed by coffee, and then some really dark roasted malt. Smooth, but not quite creamy. The finish is dry and there is enough bitter to make it worthwhile.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Primary aroma is flowery hop, backed by some medium malt. Color is very copper, with a white head that isn’t persistent. Starts with a bit of carbonation bite, medium mouthfeel. Seems to be floral hop with accompanying malt. More balanced than many. The finish is dry and bitter, but some malt aspect tags along. Really decent. Still good beer!
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle. Nice malt aroma, and a small hop aroma. Pours with a lightish brown color. Flavor is a nice mix of malts and hops, with good balance. A refereshing beverage.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
(Bottle 35,5 cl) Pours clear, deep golden with a white, lacing head. Very fresh and fruity hop aroma. Fairly light in body with a weak malt base, but the aroma hops are incredibly fresh and fruity with accents of peaches and exotic fruits. The finish is dry but not really bitter. 290307
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Hazy amber body with a creamy tan head. Sweet caramel and floral hops aroma. Sweet caramel flavor with a strong floral hops component.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Pours clear dark brown with a good, yet short-lived head. Big caramel aroma. Sweet flavor cut by some dryness and subtle oakiness. A bit sweet, but a good sipper.