7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
300 beers and no end in sight. I am glad I snagged a Columbus brew for the occasion. I am not sure how to classify this beer, an American Blonde I guess. Tart bitter hops aroma with a hint of banana. Golden color with a thin white head and active carbonation. This beer retained the somewhat sharp hops favor throughout. The bitterness really had legs and kept the finish interesting. Overall the CBC has not let me down yet.
Tried
from Can
on 13 Sep 2002
at 20:34
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Definitely better than Pyramid's version, as the apricot flavor is much more subdued. Pretty orange hue and minimal head/lacing. Stong apricot in the nose that luckily does not translate much to the taste.
Tried
on 27 May 2002
at 08:05
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Solid dark brown ale with a minimal off-white head and light lacing. Big roasty aroma with hints of chocolate and brown sugar. The flavor is nutty with more hops than expected. The finish is lightly bitter and lingering. Hard to go wrong with this one with a CBC meal.
Tried
on 14 May 2002
at 08:22
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Firkin version at Barley's 2nd Annual Mini RAF (03/27/04): With a slightly altered recipe, this is the first time a CBC beer has been available on firkin. Pours a lightly hazy dark amber color with a somewhat foamy light beige head. Thin and sticky lacing. The aroma is subdued hops. Medium-bodied and very smooth, you would hardly know this is the same beer as the bottled version. Earthy flavor with hops in the background, along with some malt and fruit. The finish is long and is a mixture of fruit and alcohol. Very unique overall.
02/06/02 (3.7): Autumny orangish-red color and great flavor. How have I lived so close to this beer for so long and had it so rarely! Right up there with any Pale Ale I have had. Micro-brewing at its finest.
02/06/02 (3.7): Autumny orangish-red color and great flavor. How have I lived so close to this beer for so long and had it so rarely! Right up there with any Pale Ale I have had. Micro-brewing at its finest.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Feb 2002
at 21:57