8.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
750mL bottle at SP 10th line share, 9/30/23. Undetermined clarity, inky-black-deep brown. No head. Tons of nutty, spicy, rich, strong rye and a hint of softer cacao, blending seamlessly with all the vanilla and chocolate from the malt. Pretty stiff stuff, though not sharp/hot. Just very barrel-forward, which isn't a bad thing here, since these Willett ryes are so lovely. Soft, rich, sweet up front, drying well through to the finish that is full of nutty, spicy rye, rich chocolate, light lead and more wood. Spice lingering alongside nuts, cacao and strong vanilla-like flavors. Syrupy, rich, thick, luscious texture.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Oct 2023
at 12:28
8.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9.5
On tap at the SP Cellar. Pours a dark brown with small tan head. The aroma is strong chocolate, roast, molasses, toasted coconut. Slick body, molasses, coconut, chocolate, boozy, enjoyed this.
Tried
from Draft
on 01 Oct 2023
at 01:58
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Can at SP 10th anniversary line share, 9/29/23. Lighter maroon-burgundy. Small, tan head quickly to ring. Get that MJK with light cinna-vanilla, fudge and raisin. Some soft oak, plentiful fruit, very nice hybrid. Quite sweet but no alcohol noted. Soft, rich sweet. Coco-vanilla-raisin-cinnamon. Dried fruit and light bourbon with a good mix of contemporary stout mixed with light MJK. Pushing it on the sweetness but no edge or heat.
Tried
from Can
on 29 Sep 2023
at 15:54
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
500mL bottle at SP 10th line share, 9/29/23. Dark, undetermined clarity. Low head. Almost a cinnamon nose with a touch of bourbon spice, lots of chocolate, hint of alcohol. Can tell it's only barrel blended but still very respectable. Light licorice on the finish. Soft, chocolatey, cinnamony and with licorice, good attenuation. Some alcohol. Yeah, it's just a barrel blend, but it's solid. Could use a few more months, but nothing to scoff at.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Sep 2023
at 15:49
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Shared draught, 9/27/23. Bright orange-pineapple. Medium, white head, moderate retention. Quite hazy. Spice, chalk, earth, strong mineral. But no scallion. Huzzah. Lots of sulfur, crackery malts but no resin or excess pine. Clean. Juicy citrus and more well-done mosaic spice with warming. Spicy, sulfur-rich, heavy mineral, assertive but not overdone bitterness. Clean with cracker and light white bread-like malts. Potpourri, citrus zest, light pine. No scallion. Along the lines of Trillium's pale ales but more successful than a lot of those have been lately. Near-perfect texture, bone dry. A touch more malt oomph would put this in the mid-to-high 4's for me.
Tried
on 27 Sep 2023
at 21:33
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Pour is a motor oil black with a large tan head. Aroma is all bitter bakers chocolate. Flavor is more bitter bakers chocolate with some semi sweet chocolate. Finish leaves a little fudge on the tongue. Stellar porter.
Tried
on 23 Sep 2023
at 23:38
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
4 pack drunk fresh to six months old, most recently 9/20/23. Good clarity, soft-hued violet. Small, off-white head quickly to ring. Gentle acidity and big mineral with just a speck of orange peel. Soft, fruity, easygoing Brett and mellow lactic acidity. Light wood and some fruitiness from the culture. Clean. Great texture, soft and with some rustic grain. Good depth and attenuation. Light Brett and lactic notes with minimal citrus and a touch of wood tannin. Really pleasantly-balanced acidity throughout with a great amount of flavor and body for its size. Very refreshing.
Tried
on 20 Sep 2023
at 23:16
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Pours black, no real head. Scent is full, cinnamon, roasty. Taste is intense. Full roast, chocolate, cinnamon quite much. Rather hot BA profile.
Tried
on 14 Sep 2023
at 01:21
9.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 10
Flavor 10
Texture 8
Overall 9.5
A very dark brown beer with a beige lacing. Aroma of cocoa, coconut, sweet chocolate malt. Taste of sweet chocolate malt, caramel, vanilla, bourbon, coconut. Very good!
Tried
on 08 Sep 2023
at 07:41
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
750ml bottle pours out black topped with a tan head. Nose is nice rich coffee some dark chocolate and a little ash. Taste is more of the nice chocolate big rich roast coffee notes.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Sep 2023
at 21:34