Auckland Dark Ale
Auckland Dark Ale
Rated 2.860 by BeerPals
Brewed by Auckland Brewers
Otahuhu, New Zealand
Style: Brown Ale
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The appearance is very dark in colour with a tight creamy head, hold it to the light and it prevails dark ruby hues. The aroma is almost vinous in its fruit intensity, with bitter roasted malts trying to dominate the palate. Finished with a complex range of berry fruit and fragrant florals from the saaz hops. The fact the beer is so full flavoured, warming will allow these flavours to be experienced.
ID: 17044 Last updated 18 years ago Added to database 18 years agoKey Stats
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| Overall Rank | 48890 |
| Overall Percentile | 8.6 |
| Style Rank | 1088 of 1128 |
| Style Percentile | 3.5 |
| Lowest Score | 2.5 |
| Highest Score | 2.8 |
| Average Score | 2.650 |
| Weighted Score | 2.860 |
| Standard Deviation | 0.000 |
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Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 8
Brown bottle, 11.15 oz/330ML, with twist-off cap. Oval lable with a dragon linking motif in the background around which are the words "Naturally brewed Premium Dark Ale." It has a medal printed that states it wone a Gold Medal at the 1999 Australian International Beer Awards. Imported by Wine Mates, L.L.C. in Ellicott City, MD. Website www.abgroup.co.nz Oh yeah, the beer... Pours like a Coke with a bit of a head, but not much, and some lacing. Smells malty and rather sweet. Tastes...okay. Roasted malt is the most noticable flavor with coffee and chocolate hints. It could use more hops for balance, IMO. Funny, but it tastes a little bit like a Coke, too. There's a bit of a burnt aftertaste to it. Mouthfeel is, well, about like a Coke. It's about the same thickness and carbonation. Drinkability is pretty good. There's nothing offensive here and at only 4% ABV, it would be easy to have several of these while doing stuff around the house or whatever.
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Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5
Dark brown color, medium head. A light to medium bodied dark ale. Roasted malts, slightly hoppy. Some coffee and chocolate like flavor, slightly sweet. Mouthfeel is round, but a little thin. Finish is clean and crisp. Aftertaste is slightly bitter.
