4.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 2
Overall 3.5
Dark brown in colour with a strong ruby highlight when held up to a light. Thick tan head that stays for a while, and the whole beer looks like a Root Beer Float! Smells of malt, a bit of candy and some macro-brew funk. Medium-bodied; Malty taste (on the sweeter side) with hints of candy, a VERY small amount of fruit and a bit watery. Aftertaste only showcases a bit of the malt and nothing else than that. Simply a beer that isn't in the top flight. Not a great beer for the style, and not one that I would buy again. Try beers by the 'real' brewer: Anderson Valley and you'll like those MUCH better! Pass this one up for something else! I bought my twelve ounce bottle at Beers of the World in Rochester, New York.
Tried
from Can
on 05 Sep 2003
at 18:54
5.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 4
Perfumed aroma. Completely black, bad head retention. Burned coffee aromas, which are comepletely overwhelmed by flowery hops. I am not too thrilled about the balance. Medium body and a aftertaste which slowly turns into something soapy and nauseating.
Tried
on 11 Jun 2003
at 12:51
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
Hazy deep amber,lasting off white head. No nose. Fizzy bland flavor with scant hops.Unremarkable
Tried
from Can
on 10 Jan 2003
at 13:41
4.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4
I believe Dabosk has something to say about this beer.......................
Tried
on 21 Feb 2002
at 23:33
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Unusual and somewhat humorous marketing strategy behind this beer but otherwise, this is a nice American Pale Ale. Firmly bitter with spicy hop flavors and aroma. Enough malt to keep it balanced. Very drinkable.
Tried
from Can
on 10 Jan 2001
at 23:07