6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
On tap at ROB. Murky yellow-brown body, thin off-white head. I could have mistaken it for urine if the contents smelled differently. Tangy body with bready wheat and strong coriander notes. Sweet and estery.
Tried
from Draft
on 15 Jul 2008
at 20:40
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
On tap at Royal Oak BC. Dark brown-red body, thin/medium off-white head. Roasty, toasty, bitter aroma. Surprisingly hoppy body (especially after I tried the surprisingly malty ASA) complementing the roasty, toasty malts with bitter pine and hints of grapefruit. I think I was in Amarillo land. Coffee is also prevalent. Unusual porter but a tasty one too.
Tried
from Draft
on 17 Oct 2005
at 00:20
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Tenth Anniversary Ale on tap at Royal Oak BC. Deep red body, medium light tan head. Berryish malty aroma, with some citric, rindy hops. The body was surprisingly balanced towards the malty side of things, with caramel, berries, cereals, and toasty notes in addition to a hint of cherry. Alcohol was surprisingly subdued. American Strong Ale is probably the best category for this beer, but it reminded me of a strong Scotch Ale with the sweet, twig-n-berries malt complexity. Nice.
Tried
from Draft
on 17 Oct 2005
at 00:18
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
I ordered this with all the expectations of another small brewpub experiment gone bad. I was very pleasantly surprised to find a solid malt back bone that was perhaps a bit boring, but nonetheless nutty and full. Creamy mouthfeel with a lovely english bittering hops presence. Balance is wonderful. And the kicker: NO Astringency from overly dry malt that is the downfall of so many of these brewpub ESBs. Solid offering, though the aroma needs work, and though it tastes great, there is not too much bitter flavor.
Tried
on 21 Jan 2004
at 13:42
7.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
On tap at the brewery, 1/21/04. Comes in a 12 oz tulip. Medium rosy red, with some rusty oranges, light browns and ambers. Very nice looking and quite hazy as well. Small beige-orange head that clings to the sides after it has disappeared. Smells very malty, chocolate graham crackers, rich cinnamon, and a slight hint of yeast. Plenty of belgin malt. Taste is extremely remeniscent of Delirium Noel. Big sweet malt flavors combine with phenolic fruits, moderate acidity and quite alcoholic as it warms. Just like Delirium Noel, after it has warmed considerably, the alcohol gets too unbalanced and it gets a bit thin (this problem seemed greater in this than in Noel). Still, very drinkable after it has been poured, and a great mix of spices and yeast, with ample body at the start. Impressed that they made it this good.
Tried
from Draft
on 21 Jan 2004
at 13:36
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Dark brown. Slight acidity. Dark roasty notes. Light coffee. Tasted at the Michigan Brewer's Festival 2003 - I would reckon my palate was in less than stellar condition. It seemed decent but a re-rate is definitely required.
Tried
on 29 Jul 2003
at 14:50
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Well, I thought it was good. Cloudy reddish-amber. Piney, citrusy aroma. Pithy hop flavours. Toasty. Lighter rendition of the style. Nothing special but I wouldn’t kick it out of bed for eating crackers.
Tried
on 28 Jul 2003
at 15:48
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Cloudy dark tan – the darker than normal colour comes from the use of red wheat. Huge aroma showing coriander, bubblegummy phenols, kaffir lime leaf, kumquats and biscuits. Slight fizziness is the biggest negative I could find – the flavour is lemon-limey (like that Stone Brewing beer from a couple years ago), and spicy in character. Nicely balanced. A lovely find at the Michigan Brewer’s Festival.
Tried
on 28 Jul 2003
at 15:40