[1] Review by pfoxyjohn from Watertown, WI, USA who has tried this beer once. (9/25/2008 12:23:19 AM)
"Pours a deep yellow color with a short-lived white head, no lacing. Despite the name, only light carbonation hidden behind the chunky, unfiltered body. A surprisingly full nose of ripe sweet fruit, yeast and spice. Full, rich, warm mouthfeel. The medium-to-full body also belies the sparkling ale moniker. Flavors of too-sweet malt, fruit and light spice with pleasant warming but a somewhat cloying finish – where’s the sparkle? MUSIC: 'Sparkle and Shine' by Steve Earle "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
5/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
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Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[2] Review by Sap from Tucson, AZ, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/25/2008 12:11:37 AM)
"Batch 8204, November 2007 bottle date; Sampled July 2008
A vigorous pour into my 25cl tulip glass produces a three-finger thick, frothy, light tan colored head. The beer is a copper color that shows a lightly hazy, dark gold color when held up to the light. The aroma is quite fruity up front with notes of pear and ripe melon noticeable as I pour this brew. A closer inspection yields the same with a soft earthy spice note, aromas of golden raisins, some spicy esters and a touch of warming higher alcohol notes. There are also some lighter, malt derived notes that remind me of a herbal honey, some cracker-like grain and some dusty crushed malt. I really like the nose on this, it can be a touch hot at times from the alcohol, but it is enjoyable.
The flavor is sweet up front and has quite a bit of fruitiness to it; the flavors remind me of a mix of white grapes (chardonnay perhaps) and some light pear. The beer finishes with a light sweetness, some hot alcohol & fusel notes, a peppery spice note and some clove-like phenols. This definitely has some heft to it as the body clings to the palate a bit; this is definitely a sipping beer. Grassy grain notes are quite pronounced and actually a nice addition here; the grass flavors even manage to taste sweet here.
The higher alcohols and fusels get to be a bit much at times; they actually almost give me a headache. A decent beer that seems to be lacking some depth. Actually if it wasn't for the hotness of this beer it would be quite enjoyable and flavorful."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
5/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.4)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $0 Unit Cost: $0 per Pint
[3] Review by Phil B from Gatineau, Canada who has tried this beer once. (2/20/2008 11:55:28 AM)
"Bottle courtesy of Unclemattie: Poured a cloudy yellow with a large foamy head with good retention and some lacing. Aroma of fruity ester with some sweet malt. Taste is a mix between some interesting fruity ester, some sweet malt which may include some wheat. Full body with some great carbonation but some light alcoholic phenol which were not too upfront. While I really enjoyed this beer I thought it lacked some complexity and subtlety."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[4] Review by bluesandbarbq from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA who has tried this beer once. (1/17/2008 8:09:33 PM)
"Courtesy of Phishpond and BeerHunter. Pours a light amber, very slightly hazy, with a medium head and good lacing. Good carbonation. Aromas of yeasty malts with a fruity base and some hops. Taste is sweet malts, light ripe fruits - dates, raisins, bananas - and a very noticeable hops presence. A little bitter for a tripel to me."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $0 Unit Cost: $0 per Pint
[5] Review by BeerHunter from Green Bay, WI, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/26/2007 4:32:35 PM)
"This one poured a nice golden color with suspended sediment and a white frothy head. It had a dry aroma with a somewhat fruity flavor and nice smooth finish."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.5 Unit Cost: $2 per Pint
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