Subsidiaries
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Reviewed from notes.
This was poured into a mug.
The appearance was a black color with a one finger white foamy head that dissipated within about a minute leaving a little bit of lacing running nicely in a speckled sort of way around the sides of the glass.
The smell had a really nice roasty slightly robust coffee to chocolate with a lightly bitter citrus hoppiness in the background.
The taste was mildly bitter, roasty, robust and moderately sweet.
On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a decent sessionability about it. The carbonation was good for the style and for me.
Overall, I say this was a pretty good porter that I would have again.
This was poured into a mug.
The appearance was a black color with a one finger white foamy head that dissipated within about a minute leaving a little bit of lacing running nicely in a speckled sort of way around the sides of the glass.
The smell had a really nice roasty slightly robust coffee to chocolate with a lightly bitter citrus hoppiness in the background.
The taste was mildly bitter, roasty, robust and moderately sweet.
On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a decent sessionability about it. The carbonation was good for the style and for me.
Overall, I say this was a pretty good porter that I would have again.
Tried
on 01 Sep 2014
at 19:53
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Reviewed from notes.
This was poured into a pint glass.
The appearance was a brown color with a one finger white foamy head that dissipated within about a minute. Light lacing remained speckling around the sides of the glass.
The smell was rich and roasty through a nice nutty caramel blend. Light cocoa in the background.
The taste was enthusiastically sweet nutty and had a nice caramel to cocoa blend underneath.
On the palate, it sat about a light to medium on the body with a pretty good sessionability about it. The carbonation was pretty smooth. There was a nice creamy richness coating my tongue.
Overall, this was a really nice brown ale that I would have again.
This was poured into a pint glass.
The appearance was a brown color with a one finger white foamy head that dissipated within about a minute. Light lacing remained speckling around the sides of the glass.
The smell was rich and roasty through a nice nutty caramel blend. Light cocoa in the background.
The taste was enthusiastically sweet nutty and had a nice caramel to cocoa blend underneath.
On the palate, it sat about a light to medium on the body with a pretty good sessionability about it. The carbonation was pretty smooth. There was a nice creamy richness coating my tongue.
Overall, this was a really nice brown ale that I would have again.
Tried
on 01 Sep 2014
at 19:46
7/10
Tried
on 14 Aug 2014
at 17:17
7/10
Tried
on 09 Aug 2014
at 23:15
7/10
Tried
on 31 Jul 2014
at 20:44
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Reviewed from notes.
I had this during a work trip in the Virginia area last Autumn.
The appearance was a nice light gentle amber color with a decent transparency about it letting in enough light to see some carbonation rising at a decent pace. The head was about a finger’s worth and gently died to a slight little hill in the center of the beer. Some light lacing stuck around the sides of the glass.
The smell had a good amount of caramel malts along with some pilsner malts invading my nose.
The taste was basically sweet around the caramel and pilsner malts.
On the palate, it sat fairly light and displayed a decent sessionable quality running about it. The carbonation was somewhat smooth and watery.
Overall, for the most part, this was a pretty good brew that I ended up having several of and had it with some pretzels. It made for a nice memorable Autumn afternoon watching football.
I had this during a work trip in the Virginia area last Autumn.
The appearance was a nice light gentle amber color with a decent transparency about it letting in enough light to see some carbonation rising at a decent pace. The head was about a finger’s worth and gently died to a slight little hill in the center of the beer. Some light lacing stuck around the sides of the glass.
The smell had a good amount of caramel malts along with some pilsner malts invading my nose.
The taste was basically sweet around the caramel and pilsner malts.
On the palate, it sat fairly light and displayed a decent sessionable quality running about it. The carbonation was somewhat smooth and watery.
Overall, for the most part, this was a pretty good brew that I ended up having several of and had it with some pretzels. It made for a nice memorable Autumn afternoon watching football.
Tried
on 21 May 2014
at 02:36
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
On tap at Tarrants on 06/06/2011. Clear copper amber body with a small frothy white head. Sweet caramel and light fruit aroma. Sweet caramel, light fruit and a dry finish. Medium body with moderately low carbonation.
Tried
from Draft
on 01 Jan 2014
at 16:28
6.4/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Mild walnut aroma. Clear ruby brown, thick sudsy cascading tan head, decent lacing. Earthy soil flavor, walnuts, slightly mossy. Nice, but perhaps overly subtle.Very approachable. A fine tribute to a fine gentleman.
Tried
on 20 Dec 2013
at 21:06
7/10
Tried
on 14 Dec 2013
at 16:22
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Sample at the Willoughby PBCCP tasting on 11/17/2013: The beer pours a clear orange-copper color with a medium foamy off-white head that diminishes gradually. Partial rings of lacing on the glass. Aroma of hops, malt and caramel. Medium-bodied and slightly syrupy with flavors of resiny hops, earthy malt and grain. The finish is moderately bitter with a piney hops aftertaste. Hard to believe this is double digit ABV Double IPA the way it drinks. Slightly above average overall.
Tried
on 18 Nov 2013
at 14:03