For 14 wonderful years, we have been creating libations for ourselves in the hope that some others out there would share our eccentric palates and support us. Many thanks to all of you who do! Here is yet another quirky brew: a very dark and different, dry-hopped ale. Stye? hard to say, you decide. Just expect massive molasses maltiness, limitless fruits on the nose and an imposing floral & zesty dry-hop finish. Peace to all and follow your dreams!
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by StBlues from Lubbock, TX, USA who has tried this beer once. (11/13/2008 6:31:50 PM)
"This brew poured a dark brown with a substantian tan head. The aroma is smoky dark fruits. The flavor was very well advertised from the aroma with the addition of coffee and the alcohol is well cloaked. Mouthfeel is medium. Overall--nearly perfect."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $9.99 Unit Cost: $7.27 per Pint
[2] Review by changeup45 from Orlando, Florida, USA who has tried this beer once. (8/4/2008 9:41:19 PM)
"Pours a deep brown color, almost looks black with amber accents. Nice foamy tan head and some impressive lacing. Aroma is lots of caramel then some molasses and a slight scent of fruity hops. Rich flavors, heavy on the malts, roasted and doughy malts, caramel, butter (diacetyl?) and the dry hopping in the finish with a touch of fruit. I honestly can't decide if I liked this or not. The first couple of sips I didn't like it but then it kind of grew on me but something always seemed a little off. It wasn't at all alcoholic, that was hidden quite well. The bottle has been aged a year now so maybe that played a part. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $7.99 Unit Cost: $5.81 per Pint
[3] Review by Cybercat from Atlanta, GA, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/17/2008 9:14:57 PM)
"Aroma is strong, malty and yeasty with a touch of apple and a smoky hint. It pours a rich, opaque sable with a nice thick beige head that disappears slowly. Flavor has a rather strong alcohol bite like a barleywine, which tends to mask the rest of the taste, but I did pick up some good malty tones and a ribbon of chocolaty sweetness. Definitely for sipping, not slugging."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[4] Review by Phil B from Gatineau, Canada who has tried this beer once. (5/13/2008 4:10:43 PM)
"Bottle courtesy of Kryptic: Poured a deep hazy brown color ale with a big foamy head with some good retention and some nice lacing. Aroma of light roasted malt mix with some big caramel notes and some floral and medium bitter hops. Taste is a mix between roasted malt with some caramel malt with a dominant hops profile which includes some bitter and floral notes. Full body with what looks like minimal filtration with some good carbonation and no apparent alcohol. I quite enjoyed that one and thought it was an interesting experiment which falls beside regular style and must admit that most Avery anniversary beers are really good."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[5] Review by doulos31 from Middletown, DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (2/3/2008 4:06:35 PM)
"Dark pour, nice head and lots of lacing. Aroma of malt balls and dark fruit leapt from the bottle, before the pour, from a foot away. The flavor was rich and complex. Chocolate, coffee, raisins, molasses all present to give this beer the richness of a fine dessert. A little heavy on the raisin/fig, which I'm not overly fond of. Enjoyable, nonetheless."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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