7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
From March 11th 2007:
Pours from 22oz bottle(room temp) a clear deep amber with a huge head of foam that just won't quit. Solid layer with lots of lacing.
The smell is very hoppy. I note grapefruit in big abundance.
The taste on first sip is hugely hoppy. Lots of citrus that makes your mouth want to pucker but just before it does, the malt moves in and somewhat tames the hops. No, more than that. The malt actually takes over the flavour and I'm not talking really sweet caramel malt...wait...yes I am. Wow. You fooled me. ;^) Boy, is this a treat.
Further sips in and I'm getting more of the balanced flavours but mind you, while the hops and malt seem to be working in unison, I cannot deny that the said flavours are as big and bold as the great outdoors. Like the label says, this is an aggressive beer and it refuses to let you just sit there and reach a comfort zone; when you're sipping on it, it takes center stage and all others things going on around you become mere side shows. What an egotistical brew and...I'm loving it!
Bottom line: A fantastic brew that will earn your attention whether you wish to or not. Highly recommended!
Pours from 22oz bottle(room temp) a clear deep amber with a huge head of foam that just won't quit. Solid layer with lots of lacing.
The smell is very hoppy. I note grapefruit in big abundance.
The taste on first sip is hugely hoppy. Lots of citrus that makes your mouth want to pucker but just before it does, the malt moves in and somewhat tames the hops. No, more than that. The malt actually takes over the flavour and I'm not talking really sweet caramel malt...wait...yes I am. Wow. You fooled me. ;^) Boy, is this a treat.
Further sips in and I'm getting more of the balanced flavours but mind you, while the hops and malt seem to be working in unison, I cannot deny that the said flavours are as big and bold as the great outdoors. Like the label says, this is an aggressive beer and it refuses to let you just sit there and reach a comfort zone; when you're sipping on it, it takes center stage and all others things going on around you become mere side shows. What an egotistical brew and...I'm loving it!
Bottom line: A fantastic brew that will earn your attention whether you wish to or not. Highly recommended!
Tried
from Can
on 30 May 2025
at 14:19
6/10
Canned. Probably from Richmond. It was a yellow pilsner that was pretty good.
Tried
from Can
on 20 May 2025
at 02:00
7.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Poured a nice clear gold from tall boy. Grassy malts but some nice pilsner bitterness. Clean finish. Really great pilsner.
Tried
on 20 May 2025
at 01:48
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottled. Medium brown pour, oily and a decent head. Caramel, vanilla, rye and mild burn. Delicioso
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 May 2025
at 01:34
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottled. Can’t believe I’ve never had this yet. Brown pour. Nice looking thin head. Nice hearty malty taste and dark fruits. Dry hop finish. Good stuff.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 May 2025
at 01:09
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Man, trying to find this one to rate it without comprehending the intentional misspelling is v. difficult.
Draught (as lucky bastard, not basartd, hence the issue). Poured reddish brownish, strong hops aroma, pretty decent, mild alco burn. Ok.
Draught (as lucky bastard, not basartd, hence the issue). Poured reddish brownish, strong hops aroma, pretty decent, mild alco burn. Ok.
Tried
on 20 May 2025
at 01:03
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Re-ratign after long and dignifed period of drinking ABA. Strong woody and hop notes make it a classic.
Tried
on 20 May 2025
at 00:44
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
2024. Creamy white good mostly lasting head. Dark amber colour. Heavy malty and hoppy aroma. Heavy bitter flavor. Long heavy bitter finish. Creamy palate.
Tried
from Draft
on 31 Mar 2025
at 10:48
8/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Mar 2025
at 11:30
4.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Bottle. Really dark brown with a nice two finger, tan head. Aroma and taste were lots of smoky peat with hints of ash and soap. It is just not for me.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Mar 2025
at 05:12