Created by Don Oliver, California. Don says that the blend of distinctive malts in his brew "offers a rich and malty taste that doesn't oepower. It's a full-bodied, heavy ale good for a winter night by the fire."
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by slowrunner77 from Reno, NV, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/29/2008 7:54:03 PM)
"big malty hearty robust describes this beer. has that homebrew quality to it...in a good way, it doesn't taste mass produced. slightly sweet, very lightly hopped."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $2 Unit Cost: $2.67 per Pint
[2] Review by mdsmith from Baltimore, MD, USA who has tried this beer once. (9/18/2007 4:58:58 PM)
"This is a winner. Nice malty beer with a high alcohol content, what is there not to like. Smooth finish without any taste of alcohol. "
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: 12oz @ $2 Unit Cost: $2.67 per Pint
[3] Review by Qatfish from Alexandria, VA, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/10/2007 12:26:23 AM)
"Translucent ruby brown with faint residue of a cap floating on top. Smells like sweet coffee and even sweeter caramel and raisins, with just the faintest hint of coconut. Flavor is also like sweet coffee and raisins. Sweet like grapes or plums without any tartness. Almost candy sweet, and doughy. A shadow of bitterness way off in the background and in the finish, not enough to balance it. Almost too much. Needs some strong old cheese to keep it from getting cloying."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.3 Unit Cost: $1.73 per Pint
[4] Review by Stoutlover72 from Northern, California, USA who has tried this beer once. (5/4/2007 1:38:26 AM)
"Third and final Longshot beer, still watching the Warriors kick the crap outta the Mavericks. Aroma is carmael, raisins, and slightly doughy. Appearance is crystal clear, brown with a nice 1 finger white head. Flavor is malty sweet, raisins, bready, and alcohol. I don't have a ton of experience with the style of Old Ale, but this really reminded me of a barleywine on training-wheels. Really a tasty beer. Kudos to Samuel Adams for producing good beers with the entire Longshot series."
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 @ $1.5 Unit Cost: $2 per Pint
[5] Review by Phishpond417 from Madtown, Wisc, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (4/21/2007 8:09:58 PM)
"Awesome tasting brew! Pours a dark copperish colour. Fairly large aromatic head. A kickass ABV that really pounds it into you. Oak, whiskey and sweet kona coffee is in the taste."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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