7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Draft: Volatile aroma of freshly varnished wood, strong. Mahogany, medium, firm beige head. Wormwood, acetone at midpalate, varnish finish. Medium body, easy carbonation, alcohol noticeable but well concealed for 12.5%.
Tried
from Draft
on 31 Dec 2015
at 18:39
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 4
Overall 8
Draft: Rosehip and grapefruit nose. Hazy amber, medium head, good lacing. Grapefruit to marigold, some ash and grass in end. Light body, easy carbonation. The brewery is calling this a "red ale", other beer sites erroneously refer to it as "irish red". It drinks like an india style red ale an probable should be classed here as IPA. Quite tasty.
Tried
from Draft
on 31 Dec 2015
at 18:34
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 7.5
Strong lillies and lemon zest bouquet. Milky yellow, medium head, good lacing. Lillies and lemongrass. Medium body, moderate carbonation. Floral, nice.
Tried
on 31 Dec 2015
at 16:02
5.5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6
Coffee nose, not strong. Coal black, headless. Charcoal, paper. Light body, soft carbonation. Rather like a schwarzbier.
Tried
on 31 Dec 2015
at 15:32
4.2/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 3
I had the pleasure of splitting this bottle with my brother. The idea of a french toast beer was pretty intriguing to both of us. Poured a fluffy white color with a small amount of amber colored liquid at the bottom of the glass - pretty much all foam.
The beer itself was a little muted - mostly light malts, maybe some light sugar notes. Vanilla might have been in there. Was hoping for a maple blast or something. Nothing. Flavor was... unfortunate. Even after letting all the head dissipate, the beer was way over-carbonated - it was like drinking club soda or a bad macro. Not particularly offensive, but unfortunately undrinkable. Had a few additional sips before pouring the remainder of the foamy beer down the drain.
The beer itself was a little muted - mostly light malts, maybe some light sugar notes. Vanilla might have been in there. Was hoping for a maple blast or something. Nothing. Flavor was... unfortunate. Even after letting all the head dissipate, the beer was way over-carbonated - it was like drinking club soda or a bad macro. Not particularly offensive, but unfortunately undrinkable. Had a few additional sips before pouring the remainder of the foamy beer down the drain.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Dec 2015
at 12:14
8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Bottle thanks to Rob. Pours a very dark brown with small tan head that diminishes to nothing. The aroma is strong brandy, roast, chocolate. Thick mouth, chewy, roast, brandy, sweet, roast, dark chocolate, very nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Dec 2015
at 17:52
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Draft at Spacebar. Poured a dark brown color - more like a thick brown ale than anything else. Small off-white head. Aroma was light chocolate notes, lgiht nutty notes. Touch of sweetness with roasted chocolate and a touch of bitter coffee on the finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 17 Dec 2015
at 13:07
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
On tap at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Ashburn VA. Pale gold with a slight, white, head. Sharp hops, slightly creamy malts, some tangerine fruit and a dryish finish. Fine.
Tried
from Draft
on 16 Dec 2015
at 15:40
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
4 oz pour from bottle at Meridian Pint, thanks Jace! Black with tan head. Aromas of huge toasted coconut, dark chocolate, roast. Tastes of coconut, dark chocolate, some booze, roasty notes. Full body with a dry finish. Fantastic variant.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Dec 2015
at 18:02
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle - Sweet vanilla and sweet chocolate with some marshmallows. Jet black with a light brown head. Sweet chocolate, spicy heat and a long hot finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Nov 2015
at 17:10