3.8/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 3
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4
22oz bomber. Barely any hiss when opening the bottle. A tiny, unimpressive head sits atop of a filtered amber-brown body. Brutal honey-alcohol aroma. Wow, I wish I had split this at a tasting or something, it is pretty harsh to take solo. Im no mead expert, so this is venturing into uncharted territory. Lacks most beer characteristics other than some off flavors, this is watery booze. The aroma is what really does it in, must have been over-aged. Perhaps another casualty from the Viking bottling line. Pretty horrid stuff, best avoided.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Mar 2010
at 23:12
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottled. An unclear red-brown beer with a brown head. The aroma has notes of malt, caramel, and over ripe fruits. The flavor is sweet with notes of malt and caramel, leading to a dry bitter finish. Thanks Papsoe for sharing.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Dec 2009
at 13:03
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Another great stout from this small NE WI brewer, its one of their best. Purchased at Woodman’s in Madison and enjoyed in a plastic cup on Thanksgiving day. I’m not really noticing an aroma, but considering the circumstances I’m not surprised. Well balanced between malt and light hops, tasting a small prune aftertaste, I’m also tasting chocolate, coffee, and mint. Great beer!
Tried
on 26 Nov 2009
at 11:05
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
bottle, pours thick black with a thin light brown head. Aroma is big and malty with black patent and chocolate. Wow, I feel like each sip is a pound of malt. Very smooth though with a slight soy sauce character, but it’s not bad.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Oct 2009
at 10:52
4.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 3
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Not a very good pilsner, it’s surprisingly malty with a hint of citrus that sticks to the back of your throat. Would not recommend.
Tried
on 28 Sep 2009
at 21:12
5.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Had this at the Great Lakes Beer Fest. I was very excited to try this since I’m a big fan of two of Viking’s dark beers. Upon first sip I almost gagged, all I could taste was spiciness and hops. The next beer I drank after that (different beer, different brewery) still had the taste of this lingering. Will not try again!
Tried
on 20 Sep 2009
at 12:38
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
This small brewery can’t produce a decent light beer, but they kill it with their stouts and porters. This is a pure black, sweet smelling porter that’s a great mix of coffee, oatmeal, and milk. It’s not very thick, but then again its a porter. Would definitely purchase again.
Tried
from Can
on 16 Sep 2009
at 22:36
3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 2
Flavor 2
Texture 4
Overall 3
This isn’t horrible, but it certainly isnt good after being blown away by the Big Swede from this small NE Wisconsin brewery. It smells stale, tastes sour, and after drinking a little more than a half glass I have a stomach ache. Not really looking forward to finishing the 4 pack!
Tried
on 10 Sep 2009
at 22:52
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 4.5
Draft at the OF. Light filtered looking yellow-tan with a small steady head. Strong lime in the aroma. Holy shit, this is the most lime I’ve ever tasted in a beer. Hardcore artificial lime at that, quite intense and unmistakable. Weird, wacky, wild shtuff. Tequila and tonic? Light bodied nonsense beer that lacks and trace of subtlety.
Tried
from Draft
on 08 Sep 2009
at 18:51
4.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4
Pour is a cloudy yellow with almost no head. Aroma is a barley there pale malt. Flavor is also some pale malts but hops are no where in the picture. Reminds me of a eastern euro lager. Nothing really good about this one as everything is just too bland.
Tried
on 15 Aug 2009
at 20:08