7.9/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
An amber beer with an orange head. The aroma is sweet hoppy with hints of caramel. The flavor is sweet, with notes of caramel as well as light notes of alcohol and spices on a dry background.
Tried
on 13 Nov 2004
at 04:19
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Kind of a strange beer; I didn’t really pick up many Belgian characteristics, but there are a medley of aromas and flavors. Had some of the same aroma characteristics as the Kaiser which I tried the other day- namely, honey and soy, and there were also almond and golden raisin notes in this beer. Flavor was toasty, bready, and very yeasty (earthy) with golden raisins, alcohol, and caramel mingling with spices. Indeed a big "light" beer. However, the parts didn’t quite mesh into a "whole." My gestalt rules the day.
Tried
on 11 Nov 2004
at 21:12
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
I’ve had plenty of IPAs, and this is the closest to unsweetened grapefruit juice I’ve found. Hazy golden-orange body with suspended floaties and a thick, puffy off-white head. Bright hops aroma heavy on grapefruit rind and pulp. The same grapefruit characteristics absolutely dominate the flavor profile, with malts being an afterthought. There are better IPAs, and many of them.
Tried
on 11 Nov 2004
at 21:08
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
A very nice brown ale. Not too innovative or unique, but everything here works. Deep red-brown body, topped by a thin/medium light cream head. Nutty, toasty, woody aroma with peeks of dark fruit. The dominant flavor is rich baker’s chocolate as well as toast and nuts; there is also a notable hops component. Fairly complex and eminently drinkable.
Tried
on 11 Nov 2004
at 21:06
5.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
This doesn’t really work for me. Pleasant appearance (clear copper-orange body, thin/medium cream head) and a very interesting aroma- fruit (akin to strawberry syrup, as badnewsbeers suggested), honey, soy and strong alcohol notes. The flavor was a bit of a let-down, however. The best Oktoberfests have layered breads and caramels that engage all parts of the tongue, but the toast and hints of caramel The Kaiser offers were quickly subdued and overwhelmed by the surprisingly noticeable ethanol flavors. The quick alcohol "hit" prevented the beer from developing any complexity. In the end, this tastes like a ballyhooed malt liquor, despite the inviting aroma.
Tried
on 11 Nov 2004
at 01:28
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Pours is a nice cloudy tan. Aroma is hops and i get some citrus fruit in there. Flavor is more cloves than fruit but you get some fruity goodness in there. Very creamy and think with a nice burn at the end. The flavor is a bit weak perhaps but still a good beer. I would recomend the Reverend over this brew.
Tried
on 06 Nov 2004
at 19:07
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Avery products have only recently become available in my area and this is the first of their products that I have had the opportunity to try. Sampled from a 22 oz brown bottle this beer poured a hazy chestnut color with only a minimal tan head. There is a strong hop fragrance that assaults the nose before the glass can even be picked up. The flavor is very hoppy - strong with grapefruit. The beer is surprisingly sweet for being such a hoppy beverage. There is a little malt detectable but the hops really dominate. This beer really reminded me of some of the products from Stone brewing. Almost half way between an Arrogant Bastard and a Double Bastard in flavor. Intense.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Nov 2004
at 14:36
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
Quite some roses in the nose. Brown amber, low head. Fruit, orangepeel, earth and spice. A bit harsh - not completely harmonious IMO.
Tried
on 27 Oct 2004
at 12:17
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle Slight spice and vineous aroma. Orange amber, lowish head. Plum and light raisin, easy drinkable. Medium body, slightly oily mouthfeel. Dangerous brew.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Oct 2004
at 00:19
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle Fruit, a bit spice. Darker golden, low head. Fruit, a bit spice, hops, some bubblegum and belgian funk. Medium body slick a bit oily mouthfeel.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Oct 2004
at 23:47