7/10
Tried
on 13 Dec 2024
at 16:49
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Notes from March 2011 Bottle from New Beer. One last winter warmer before spring rolls in. Poured into the lopsided SA Perfect Pint glass that I have yet to return. Pretty cascade effect down the waist of the glass. Thin, bubbly inch of tan head. Clear, black tea body. Light chocolate on the nose. Sweet cream & subtle fruit. Faint grain & perceived bitterness. Potent alcohol. Biscuit sweetness upfront, plus some suspected lactose sugar. Small amount of dark chocolate. Slight leafy, lingering bitterness. Tea-like tannins. Oxidation. Maybe some coffee that wasn't there before. Non-medicinal. I wouldn't have picked this out as a wassail in a blind tasting(no advertised spices on their website). Feel is pretty light & thin. Carbonation is about right. Frothy. Not grainy. Alcohol is fine. An easy winter warmer. Would of potentially enjoyed more traditional spices, but that often doesn't end well.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Nov 2024
at 01:21
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
16.9 ounce bottle from Tavour. 2017 vintage. 10% ABV. Opaque dark brown color. Brief tan head. Rich roasted malt aroma. Flavor is dark and sweet. Oaky notes. Chocolate and bourbon in middle. Sticky mouthfeel. Bittersweet chocolate on backend. Tasty.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Dec 2023
at 05:07
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
(Tap) hazy bright yellow colour with a small white head; aroma of jam; intense, balanced flavour with a long, medium bitter finish
Tried
from Draft
on 06 Oct 2023
at 01:44
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Keg at the brewery, 9/11/23. Hazy copper, thin tan head, average retention. Aroma of pine, grapefruit, toffee. Taste is grapefruit, pine, resin. Strong bitterness.
Tried
on 17 Sep 2023
at 02:20
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Keg at the brewery, 9/11/23. Hazy orange, thin white head, average retention. Aroma of mango, pale malt. Taste is grapefruit, tropical fruit, pale malt. Juicy, low bitterness.
Tried
on 17 Sep 2023
at 02:17
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Keg at the brewery, 9/11/23. Hazy orange, medium white head, average retention. Aroma of mango, tropical fruit. Taste is mango, tropical fruit, pale malt, hint of vanilla.
Tried
on 17 Sep 2023
at 02:11
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Keg at the brewery, 9/11/23. Clear dark red, medium tan head, good retention. Aroma of roast, chocolate, coffee. Taste is cherry, roast, chocolate, coffee, raisin. Slick, well balanced.
Tried
on 17 Sep 2023
at 02:07
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
On Tap at the Hood River BP Foggy bright lemon yellow pour. Full dense white head. Great fresh citrusy tropical hop aromas and flavors. very fresh and flavorful. Modest hop bitterness. Very fresh and tasty.
Tried
from Draft
on 06 Aug 2023
at 03:15
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
On Tap at the Hod River BP Light clean faded lemon yellow pour. Full dense lasting white head. Some floral grassy hop notes in teh aroma and flavors. Modest hop character overall and a very light clean body.
Tried
from Draft
on 06 Aug 2023
at 03:11