8.4/10
Still holding up, thanks Patrick for the kind share. Lots of blackcurrant sharpness, barrel has a bit of sweetness
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Jun 2025
at 15:12
8.2/10
LCI. Kind share from a taproom customer. Thanks Patrick. Apple, touch of stone fruit. Acetic.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Jun 2025
at 15:08
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
375ml bottle. Clear garnet, Grey head. Nose has dark fruits, balsamic, dried apple slices. Flavor is same with some spice and anise. Umami. Full, tart finish. Dry. 7 7 6.5 6 6.5
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Jun 2025
at 14:42
7.6/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Jun 2025
at 16:12
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle from the brewery - I am actually shocked I have never rated this - Dark ruby, nearly black - deeply oaky nose, with notes of black cherry, deep red wine tannins, chocolate, balsamic vinegar - lightly sweet cherry undercurrents in the flavor, but it is mostly dry, highly okay, and moderately to highly acidic - Malbec, acetic acid, bitter chocolate, tart cherry - deeply dry and oaky finish - I agree with a previous rater that this is giving Flemish red vibes, but amped up in the abv and malt presence - surprisingly, the higher malt bill gives less sweetness than expected, but a notable heft to the beer - it’s good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Jun 2025
at 22:37
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Pint at the brewery - black pour - presents more like a traditional Porter than a Baltic one - dry, earthy maltiness - notes of espresso and orange, light dry cocoa - light chocolate sweetness through the middle before a very dry and lightly tart finish - tartness is a little on the high side, but it is quite good, actually.
Tried
from Draft
at
Crooked Stave Brewery and Barrel Cellar
on 15 Jun 2025
at 21:15
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Can from Tavour. Pours clear gold with a decent creamy white head. Aroma is very lemon. Med body. Flavor is very lemon - zest. Bready support dominated by the hop. Strong flavor.
Tried
from Can
on 13 Jun 2025
at 00:15
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Hazy yellow colour, small white foamy head. Aroma is citrus, some mild vanilla and mild herbal tones. Flavour is citrus, some mild vanilla and a bit herbal, grassy tones with mild wooden tones. Crisp and nice bitterness.
Tried
from Can
from Beer Republic
on 09 Jun 2025
at 19:55
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 5
Overall 6
Can.
A- Light purple color, slightly hazy liquid, off white head.
A- Tart, berries.
F- Acidic, sour, berries, mild funk.
T- Medium body, sharp texture, medium carbonation, acidic finish.
O- Not a ton of fruit flavor. A bit too acidic and tart. Wanted more complexity here from CS.
A- Light purple color, slightly hazy liquid, off white head.
A- Tart, berries.
F- Acidic, sour, berries, mild funk.
T- Medium body, sharp texture, medium carbonation, acidic finish.
O- Not a ton of fruit flavor. A bit too acidic and tart. Wanted more complexity here from CS.
Tried
from Can
on 08 Jun 2025
at 00:40
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
37,5cl Bottle. Shared with Peter HJ. Thanks to Thomas A. Pours muddy amber red with a White head. Balsamic, Dark fruit, Wood and cherries. Tart and Dry. Funky. 3.8
Tried
on 07 Jun 2025
at 15:31