Characteristics:
Medium-deep gold, with a big frothy head and a fine bouquet of sweet malt and honey. Complex medium malt flavors with a good hop backbone and length in the mouth, smooth body and a firm, dry hoppy finish.
Awards:
2004 - Gold Medal, 94 Points rated "Exceptional" Beverage Testing Institute, Chicago
2002 - Bronze Award,World Beer Cup, Aspen CO
2002 - 2nd place in category, The Brewing Industry International Awards, London
2001 - 2nd place, International Beer Competition in London
Serving temperature: 42-47 F
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by OrvalPlease from Orland Park, IL, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (4/23/2006 2:38:07 AM)
"Rich, golden coloring with an almost orangish hue. Head was nice and full, but short-lived. Floral hop aroma is prevalent in the nose, malt and grassy undertones are also present. Flavor starts out with an almost astringent bitternes that I really liked. As the beer moved towards the finish a raisiny/currant note came out that was reminescent of a nice Sauterne. Mouthfeel accentuated this Sauterne theme as it too was a bit syrupy and heavy. Aftertaste was back to the hop bitterness - very agressive again. Eventually sweetens out with the alcohol putting the bow on top - an excellent brew."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 1980ml @ $17.5 Unit Cost: $4.18 per Pint
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(3.9)
