5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Slightly buttery and dominated by yeastiness. Best I can say is its well balanced between the malt/hops. A bit dark for a red ale.
Tried
from Can
on 24 Sep 2001
at 11:49
3/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 2
Flavor 3
Texture 4
Overall 3
Amber with hints of copper; minimal aroma; empty taste, hinting at caramel but then fading into a watery finish.
Tried
on 16 Sep 2001
at 20:30
2/10
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Appearance 2
Aroma 2
Flavor 2
Texture 2
Overall 2
Awful stuff. Fake fruit taste, no body, sickly pinkish colour. If you like beer, stay away.
Tried
on 27 May 2001
at 12:38
7/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 8
At first a little thin, but the body picked up once I paired it with food. The malty sweetness, paired with the raspberry notes, is nice without overwhelming. Moderately spiced. Drinkable, but missing the body and warmth I would expect from a true winter warmer.
Tried
on 18 Nov 2000
at 10:42
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
A good American lager. Firm malt presence and moderate hopping. Good body. Dark gold color.
Tried
from Can
on 05 Jul 2000
at 20:24
6.9/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 7.5
At first taste, it has a nice caramel malt flavor and aroma, plus a firm hoppiness. Yet the ingredients don't integrate, at least not for me. In the end, it makes a great beer for those who want a craft beer at an affordable price, but when you're out looking for something really special, keep looking.
Tried
on 03 Jul 2000
at 22:10