[1] Review by StBlues from Lubbock, TX, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (11/6/2008 11:40:30 AM)
"This brew poured a medium clear brown with red highlights,the head was a thick light tan with decent retention and moderate lacing. The aromas of light toasted malts, chocolate, pecan and toffee. The taste is excellent with plenty of sweet malt but perfectly balanced with its hop flavor. Mouthfeel is medium. Overall, the benchmark for the style (IMHO)."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.6)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $2.25 Unit Cost: $3 per Pint
[2] Review by bigred00 from buffalo, NY, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (8/12/2008 10:54:18 PM)
"
Presentation: It was poured from a brown 12oz. bottle into a pint glass.
Appearance: It builds a thick and foamy head with a creamy tan color over a dark reddish brown body. The body has good clarity and some visible carbonation. The head has very good retention, lasting until the last sip, and it leaves light tan lacing on the glass.
Smell: The aroma has a strong malty character with notes of mixed nuts and mild hops.
Taste/Mouth feel: It has a malty, sweet bread character that's doughy and nutty. The presence of hops is mild and only noticeable towards the finish. Its carbonation is mild and the body is about medium making the texture smooth and creamy.
Notes: This is a very enjoyable brown ale.
"
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.2)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by RJA from Palm Springs, FL, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/3/2008 6:17:14 PM)
"This brew presents a clear reddish brown bidy. The head is a little on the lame side. The aroma though brings a hint of caramel and a fruit to the nose. Flavour is full, with the sweetness of molasses balanced by a slightly sour and bitter aftertaste. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 550oz @ $739 Unit Cost: $21.5 per Pint
[4] Review by lenusik from Toronto, Canada who has tried this beer once. (6/15/2008 3:54:14 PM)
"This beer pours a nice clear brown colour with a tan coloured head. The aroma is roasted malt, nutty, and some toffee. The flavour is your typical British brown beer. Scrumptious."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.6)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[5] Review by porterhouse from Oklahoma City, OK, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (5/2/2008 9:21:27 PM)
"Finally, a Samuel Smith's in a brown bottle. I always wondered if the clear bottles affected the taste. Now I have an answer. In a word. No. This ale pours a little syrupy but with good carbonation. Smells sour. Maybe it's just an old bottle. First taste is of watery burnt carmel. Not sweet enough for a brown ale. As it goes down, this beer mellows out. The sour smell dissapates and the taste gets a little sweeter. It's creamy now. This beer finishes well. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.4)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $2.5 Unit Cost: $3.33 per Pint
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