7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 10
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Draught, at the brewery
Hazy light amber colour. Wonderful aroma - pine cones, lemon, cumin seed, mango. The flavours are the same megahoppy complex, fruity, piney, grapefruity characteristics. The malts are a bit thin, however, and this has a negative impact in the body and the finish.
Hazy light amber colour. Wonderful aroma - pine cones, lemon, cumin seed, mango. The flavours are the same megahoppy complex, fruity, piney, grapefruity characteristics. The malts are a bit thin, however, and this has a negative impact in the body and the finish.
Tried
on 05 Feb 2006
at 17:21
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Draught, at the brewery
Near black. Chocolatey aroma, slightly roasty. Full body, very mocha-like, with only a hint of roasty dryness. Creamy body. Standard stout.
Near black. Chocolatey aroma, slightly roasty. Full body, very mocha-like, with only a hint of roasty dryness. Creamy body. Standard stout.
Tried
on 05 Feb 2006
at 17:19
6.1/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Draught, at the brewery
Burgundy colour. Sweet and bubblegummy and raisiny. A bit effervescent in the finish, which breaks up the rich sweetness. Fairly complex for the style, low on the yeastiness but with a fairly estery aroma. Not cloudy enough for me visually.
Burgundy colour. Sweet and bubblegummy and raisiny. A bit effervescent in the finish, which breaks up the rich sweetness. Fairly complex for the style, low on the yeastiness but with a fairly estery aroma. Not cloudy enough for me visually.
Tried
on 05 Feb 2006
at 17:17
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Muchas gracias to cmaruschak for sharing. Batch 001: Cloudy pale golden color with a medium off-white and foamy/fizzy head that dissipates steadily. Spotty lacing does not stick too much. Sweet aroma of cloves, hay and yeast. Light-bodied and soft on the palate with flavors of tropical fruit and sweet spices, along with touches of earthy malt. Citrus zest is apparent at times too. The finish is dry and zesty at first, and leaves a lingering yeast flavor. Straightforward and clean, it’s not the most complex RR beer I have tried but works well for what it is.
Tried
on 05 Feb 2006
at 16:29
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Thanks to cmaruschak for sharing. Batch 001: Ruddy amber color with a thin light beige head that disappears almost immediately. Barely any light penetrates. Tiny rising bubbles and lacing that races down the sides of the glass. Aroma of grapes, brown sugar and sweet candy. Medium body with a smooth mouthfeel, and a bold vinous character. Flavors of dark cherry and light spice and oak. The flavoring does not linger too long though. The finish is extremely dry and feels like it is sucking the moisture from your tongue as you drink it. The finish is moderately sour and peppery. Overall a very well-made and enjoyable beer.
Tried
from Can
on 05 Feb 2006
at 16:22
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Thanks to cmaruschak for sharing this bottle. Batch 003: Lightly hazy straw color with a medium thick off-white head that dissipates quickly. Small particles floating freely, and thin sheets of lacing. The aroma is potent fruit (banana and melon) and yeast. Medium-bodied and tart with fruit and peppery spices, along with some hops and malt. The finish is spicy and short with a lingering sweet aftertaste of banana and clove. Very drinkable, and the cacophany of flavors seem to be on the verge of chaos. However, the complexity is restrained enough to be rather enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Feb 2006
at 16:16
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Thanks to cmaruschak for sharing. Batch 001. Pours hazy golden/orange with a medium thin and foamy ivory-colored head. Thick ring of lacing at the top of the glass, and spotty underneath. Tart, vinous aroma of chardonnay. Wine-like flavor, fruity and tannic. Oak is present, and there is some yeast in the background. The finish is zesty with tart fruit and a hint of sweetness. A unique beer to say the least, with some elements of a Lambic or Flemish Sour, yet still different enough to stand out. Refreshing and easy to drink too. Pretty good all around.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Feb 2006
at 15:50
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Dark orange body that produces a fleeting off-white head. The aroma is funky and fruity. Tart flavor with spicy cherries and oranges. Not really my style of beer and I’d love to try this again on a fesher palate.
Tried
on 01 Feb 2006
at 12:32
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottle: Poured a hazy deep red color ale with a medium foamy slightly off-white head with average retention. Aroma of sour cherries and oak are clearly detectable. Taste has a clear sour cherries feel to it with some distinctive note of acidity and oak. Tartness was delectable but could have been more present. Even though this is an excellent Flemish sour, I though it could have had more tart and more complexity in general (i.e. De Dolle Oerbier Reserva). I’d definitely take more RR Temptation over this any day.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Jan 2006
at 14:29
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Hazy golden ale with a thin white head. Intense orange peels in aroma with light pear notes. Crisp wheat malt in mouth, with coriander and orange notes, souring in mouth. Medium bodied. Russian River Beer Revival & Barbecue Cook-Off, August 20, 2005. On tap.
Tried
from Draft
on 14 Jan 2006
at 13:26