[1] Review by bluesandbarbq from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/26/2008 8:17:50 AM)
"My Christmas ale this year... Pours a clear dark tea/cola brown with an ample creamy head that is sustained throughout leaving very tight lacing. Great carbonation - almost fizzy. Aromas of sweet malts, ripe dates, raisins, with almonds and a slight hint of smoke, then more slight sweetness of caramel or toffee but not overly sweet. Tastes of slightly toasted and very slightly smoky malts with caramel then slight nuts and fruits and a hint of bitterness in the end. Great ale - glad I enjoyed this one for Christmas."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.3)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 750ml @ $8.89 Unit Cost: $5.61 per Pint
[2] Review by jerrymorrison from lockhart, TX, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/5/2008 5:55:50 PM)
"A little disappointed in this one, the aroma and flavors were barely present however there were very, very faint hints and tastes of raisin, and malts but not much else. It looked nice with a very deep brown body, plenty of carbonation and a good head. Mouthfeel was smooth and the alcohol was well hidden. I liked this beer overall but the flavors should have been more assertive for such a highly rated brew. I would like to give it a second chance someday."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 750ml @ $8 Unit Cost: $5.05 per Pint
[3] Review by Phishpond417 from Madtown, Wisc, USA who has tried this beer once. (9/13/2008 12:54:47 PM)
"Pours a deep dark mahogany with a large creamy beige head. Taste is rich with roasted malts and toffee flavors and a subtle coffee undertone. Tastey, very pleasent. Aroma is nutty, noticeable oak with a soft hint of smoke. "
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.2)
Sampled: Forced Draught Sample Size: 16oz @ $6 Unit Cost: $6 per Pint
[4] Review by pfoxyjohn from Watertown, WI, USA who has tried this beer once. (6/14/2008 2:51:48 PM)
"Poured a clear reddish-brown into the Corsendonk tulip. The tan head was dense and billowy with great retention. The deep, rich sour cherry nose disguised the dry burnt-toffee and brown sugar flavors, teamed with malt, faint peat and only light fruit. Good complexity; nice beer. MUSIC: 'Saro' by Samamidon. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[5] Review by ante from Stockholm, Sweden who has tried this beer a couple times. (2/13/2008 10:00:03 AM)
"Ruby brown with a creamy white head. Yeasty aroma of toffee and light chocolate with small notes of yellow fruit. Yeasty flavour of oranges, almond and toffee. Hints of resin. Lively carbonation. Fruity and spicy sweet finish. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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(4.3)
