Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6
Sample thanks to Grumbo: Poured a dark caramel amber with a bubble head. Aroma is boozy asf, smoky, bourbon, malty. Taste is rich roasted malts, smoky, boozy, alcohol burn, caramel, toffee, tongue is stingy.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Sample courtesy of Grumbo, cheers Graham! Deep amber brown colour, some off-white bubbles on top and aroma of toffee, molasses, caramel, malty. Taste is sweetish, malty, molasses, toffee, caramel, brown sugar, bourbon notes, walnut, very boozy. Oily mouthfeel, full bodied, soft carbonation, drying nutty boozy finish. Nicely sippable.
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Sample thanks to Grumbo. Many thanks chap. Pours a cola brown, with a handful of bubbles atop. Boozy aroma with mild smoked malt. Quite a punchy taste, moderate smoked malt with an alcohol kick at the back of the throat. Wood varnish and dark toffee notes emerge, alongside some leathery bourbon hints that grow throughout the glass. Interesting.
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
1/3/2022. Bottle (#328 of 1098) from BEEReaucracy, Davao City. 2017 Gran Reserve allowed to develop the 5 years the label states it can before opening. Wasn't sure how it would open and whether it might be lively especially as it wasn't easy keeping the bottle still whilst removing thick green wax from around the lid. Needn't have wondered as it opened with no sign of life at all and poured clear dark copper brown with no head. Not an especially attractive pour. Aroma is woody, boozy, toffee, butterscotch, prune, dried fruit, malt, bread, wet walnut, light toasty smoky notes. Medium sweetness, with a moderately sharp alcohol bitterness. Quite full bodied, oily mouthfeel, minimal carbonation. Warming, slightly harsh boozy finish. Got the 16.6% abv. Certainly appreciated the rarity of this one, remembering back to my efforts to secure it from Davao, and quite enjoyed it too.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5
21/11/2020. Bottle from BEEReaucracy, Davao City. Bottle 91 of 241. Gran Reserva 2016. Red wax sealed which crumbled away on opening. Pours fizzy, almost clear, pale gold with a short lasting white head. Aroma is a little woody, citrusy, horse blanket, leather, touch of lime and yeast. Light to moderate sweetness with a very nice amount of citric sour. Medium body, oily, with a light fizzy carbonation. Label says develops up to 5 years. This was really quite lovely. My top PH beer rating.
SHIG (13887) reviewed Fat Bottomed Girls from The Cebruery 5 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Sample thanks to Grumbo: Poured a murky brown with an off white head. Aroma is malty, smoke, boozy. Taste is sweet malt, boozy, toffee, hint of chocolate, dry earthy finish.
Grumbo (24737) reviewed Fat Bottomed Girls from The Cebruery 5 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
19/4/2020. Bottle from BEEReacracy, Davao City. Pours a little murky mid to dark brown with an off-white head. Aroma is earthy, malty, peaty, smokey, woody, toffee, whiskey, hint of chocolate. Moderate sweetness and bitterness with a very slight tart edge. Medium body, quite thick. Soft carbonation. Warming alcohol finish. Interesting brew, quite enjoyed it.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
19/3/2020. Bottle from BEEReaucracy, Davao City. Pours black with a large foamy beige head. Aroma of chocolate, roasted malt, wood, coffee, caramel, oatmeal, vanilla and light bourbon. Medium sweetness and moderate roasted bitterness. Medium to full body, smooth texture, but a bit above average carbonation. Good brew, enjoyed it very much.
nimbleprop (16838) reviewed Big Eye-PA from The Cebruery 6 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
On tap at Alamat, pours a mostly clear dark orange with some clingy white head. Nose is big, pithy, boozy, grist, caramel, booze. Flavor is big with citrus, grapefruit, persimmons now, some tangerine. Finishes big, sticky, boozy. 7 4 7 4 13
Grumbo (24737) reviewed Gold Dust Woman from The Cebruery 6 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
24/1/2020. Bottle from BEEReaucracy Bar, Davao City. Pours slightly hazy golden with an orange tint and a short lasting foamy white head. Aroma of wheat, orange, sweet malt, coriander, herb, yeast and a touch of pomelo. Medium sweetness and light bitterness with a slight tart edge. Moderate body, oily creamy texture, average carbonation. Sweet, oily finish. Nicely drinkable.