7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
This red tinged golden brew throws up a tall head of creamy white that sticks around for a good bit before easing down. The aroma is fruity with a bit of yeast and a subtle blend of malt and hops. Dry palate in which the malt never blossoms with a long bitter finish. A bit out of balance. Thanks to droopy49 for this.
Tried
on 07 Apr 2006
at 08:51
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9.5
Deep garnet with a pitted khaki head. Wonderful aroma, nuts and berries! Dark fruit, plum, blackberry, walnuts, fruitcake, a little gingerish maybe. Rich and sweetish front, with some fruit and a touch of bittersweet chocolate and mild roast, easing into a nicely hopped (spice, floral) finish, with a warming alcohol to top it off. I paired this with a nice strong stinky salty roquefort bleu cheese, and while the combination was pretty good, I have to say the beer didn’t stand up well in terms of intensity of flavors. (that’s just a general comment, not factored into the ratings)
Tried
on 29 Mar 2006
at 20:21
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
Deep amber color pour with a nice, frothy tan head. Taste is packed with maltiness, caramels, citrus, and floral tones. Just the right amount of hops in the finish that is present in an excellent amber ale.
Tried
on 29 Mar 2006
at 20:03
4.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 3.5
Poured a nice medium amber color with a small head. Tasted of malts, caramels, and traces of citrus. Very light, faint flavor. Not much of a kick in this beer.
Tried
on 29 Mar 2006
at 19:59
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
A pretty nice amber, drinks alot like an ESB. Reddish amber with big creamy head. Rich caramel aromas and flavors, floral hops. Quaffable with a really easy finish.
Tried
on 29 Mar 2006
at 19:16
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
A touch boring, but otherwise a well executed english pale ale. Brownish amber color with a firm 2 finger head. Floral hops with a nutty-caramel malt base. Balanced, with just a touch of fruit. Smooth, easy drinking.
Tried
on 27 Mar 2006
at 21:12
4.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 3.5
The blackberry flavor is separated from the rest of the flavors. It seemed as if they were competing against each other. I liked the idea of a blackberry for a fruit beer, but this didn’t work for HW. Nice try though...
Tried
on 27 Mar 2006
at 11:58
5.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 4
Had a nice dark color, but didn’t follow through on taste. Sort of a weak maltiness and a thin taste. On the plus side, it goes down smooth with a decent hop presence in the finish.
Tried
on 27 Mar 2006
at 11:53
4.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 4.5
For $4.75 a six pack, may be the best beer for the dollar at the local grocery store. Medium bodied and you can actually taste some malts and hops in this pale lager. Its no hero, but better than a Bud or Coors, thats for sure.
Tried
from Can
on 27 Mar 2006
at 11:50
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
2004 version. My first impression was that this could almost pass for an IPA especially when chilled. But as it warmed, it revealed more of its barleywine characteristics. Light copper, translucent body with thin head. Leathery, earthy, hop floral aroma with a hint of caramel. The flavor starts sweet with reminders of plums, raisins, apples. Then the floral hops kick in with a bitter bite. The ale sits heavy and sticky on the palate. Long finish, very little carbonation. The alcohol stands well behind the malts and hops.
Tried
on 25 Mar 2006
at 21:36