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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
201 Southampton Abbot 12 United States Abbey Quadrupel 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

A murky brown appearance. The aroma consists of raisins, chocolate, and caramel. The flavor is molasses, grapes, brown sugar, with a slight alcohol burn. The finish is sweet. This was a good beer.

Sep 2, 2006
05:28:02 AM
202 Hair of the Dog Fred from the Wood United States English Barleywine 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

A citrus and whiskey aroma. It poured an amber color with little head. The flavor was nice with some citrus and vanilla notes. The whiskey made its presence known. The aftertaste was warming and creamy. Overall a fine beer!

Sep 2, 2006
06:21:02 AM
203 Stone 10th Anniversary IPA United States Imperial IPA 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

An orange peel, lemon, and vanilla aroma. Nice! A yellowish/orange appearance. A good dose of malt is present in this beer. The flavor is somewhat bitter with some lemons, grapefruit, apples, and alcohol. The finish offers an alcohol burn with some bitterness on the tounge. I enjoyed it.

Nov 5, 2006
04:06:05 AM
204 Surly Furious United States IPA 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

This IPA rocked! An amber color with a moderate head. The aroma is full of perfume and spice. I also sniff out some pears and oranges. The flavor is quite bitter on this one. I taste some lemons, orange peel, and vanilla. The finish is rather bitter. A well balanced and excellent beer!

Nov 5, 2006
04:42:05 PM
205 Port Brewing Wipeout IPA United States IPA 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

A copper color on this one. The aroma is oranges, grapefruit, and some pine. The flavor is quite like chewing on an orange peel. Some grapefruit showing from the background like "Hello Im a grapefruit and it waves and says - ok now back to Orange Peel" Some alcohol notes show in the finish. Good IPA.

May 6, 2007
05:29:06 PM
206 Schlafly Reserve Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout United States Imperial Stout 4.2

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

This was a nice one. A black appearance with a moderate tan head. The aroma is chocolate, coffee and burbon. This was a rather thick stout with some coffee, chocolate, molasses, and burbon flavors. A thick syrupy mouthfeel. A good one!

May 6, 2007
06:35:06 PM
207 Short's Brewing The Mystery Stout United States Imperial Stout 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

A black appearance with a beige head. Some chocolate, molasses, and whiskey in the aroma. Not sure on the whiskey as its not barrel aged. Anways a coffee, chocolate, and licorice flavor. The finish is somewhat sweet. A very nice and complex Imperial Stout. Take that Pat, you cap whore! :)

May 18, 2007
02:14:18 AM
208 Stone 02.02.02 Vertical Epic Ale United States Belgian Strong Ale 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

Im in shock I EVER got to taste this beer. First beer of Noogfest III many thanks to JohnC for sharing this. A cloudy yellow appearance with a vanilla, lemon, honey, bread and spice filled aroma. The flavor was very nice on this with some lemons, bread, orange peel, and a hint of pine. Slightly carbonated and creamy mouthfeel. Very good stuff. Since a bottle just went for $585 on Ebay this will likely be my last sample of this :)

Jun 16, 2007
03:05:16 AM
209 Lost Abbey Ten Commandments United States Belgian Strong Ale 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

A murky brown appearance. The aroma consists of yams, brown sugar, and caramel. A lot of dark fruit flavors like plums and raisnis. I also taste some brown sugar, molasses, and chocolate. The alcohol stands out a little bit in this. A very nice Belgian Strong. Another one please!

Jul 5, 2007
01:22:05 AM
210 New Holland Existential Hopwine United States American Barleywine 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

A copper colored beer with a white head. An orange, pine, vanilla, and alcohol filled aroma. The malt and hops balance out nicely in this one. Its sweet up front with some bitterness in the end. The flavor consists of pine, oranges, vanilla, and alcohol notes. Overall this was a very good one!

Jul 22, 2007
09:55:22 PM
211 De Proef Knock Out (K-O) Belgium Abbey Tripel 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

The beer poured a cloudy yellow/orange color with a rather large head. The aroma is quite citrusy and floral with some lemons and peaches. I also detect some whipped cream and toffee in the nose. The flavor is somewhat sour with some lemons, vanilla, honey, peaches, and butterscotch. A little bit of spice is also present. The mouthfeel is very smooth and creamy. The alcohol is hidden extremely well. Overall this was a great Tripel.

Aug 18, 2007
08:30:18 PM
212 Mikkeller To From Denmark Imperial Porter 4.2

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

This one poured a black color with a tan head. Very nice appearance. The aroma contains some chocolate, licorice, coffee, and other dark fruits. The flavor is somewhat sweet but also a bit sour. I taste chocolate, coffee, and some grapes. Some alcohol shows through in the finish. A very nice porter.

Dec 17, 2007
02:00:17 AM
213 North Coast Brother Thelonious United States Belgian Strong Ale 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

A dark brown appearance with a ruby tint. The aroma consists of chocolate, molasses, brown sugar, vanilla, and cherries. The flavor is rather sweet on this one. A lot of milk chocolate flavor but also some caramel, raisins, cherries, and brown sugar. The alcohol is well hidden. Overall this is a very nice beer!

Dec 17, 2007
02:03:17 AM
214 Empire Royal Mead United States Mead 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

A dark golden appearance. It was very oily looking almost like pouring cooking oil in a glass. The aroma was floral with a huge honey presence. The alcohol can be detected in the aroma. The flavor is very sweet and warming. Some maple syrup and honey shows through. Overall a nice dessert beverage. I could see smoking a cigar with this one.

Dec 17, 2007
03:42:17 AM
215 Midnight Sun Obliteration II United States Imperial IPA 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

This one poured a dark orange color. Some orange peels, tangerines, and lemons in the nose. Mainly lemons and oranges are showing up in the flavor with a hint of pine. This one has a nice malt backbone to it. The finish is rather bitter. Overall this was a nice IIPA.

Feb 4, 2008
12:42:04 PM
216 Kuhnhenn Tenacious Cassis United States Fruit Beer 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

Damn this beer will smack you in the face. But my god it’s a good one. A brown appearance with no head. Aroma is cassis, raisins, and alcohol. The flavor is quite sweet and warming with cassis and some apple detectable. The mouthfeel is very syrupy. This is like drinking brandy. Which isn’t a bad thing BTW. This is a good dessert beer. One of my favorites of the evening!

Mar 27, 2008
02:29:27 PM
217 Terrapin Side Project Volume 1: Hop Shortage Ale United States IPA 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

A dark orange appearance with some pine, grapefruit, and lemons in the nose. The flavor is rather bitter like an IPA should be by god. Some pine, oranges, lemons show up for this one. It wasnt a hop bomb, it had a nice malty backbone to it. Overall yet another gem from Terrapin!

Mar 27, 2008
02:42:27 PM
218 AleSmith Decadence 2006 (Imperial Evil Dead Red Ale) United States Strong Ale 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

A murky dark brown appearance with a large head this may be due to the horrible pouring technique of Sassy. Or the mason jar it’s in. The aroma is brown sugar, alcohol, raisins, and nutmeg. The flavor contains a bit of alcohol, molasses, raisins, and brown sugar, how come you taste so good. The aftertaste is somewhat sweet and warming. Thanks JohnC for the hookup. on dis and Sassy for her immense generosity.

May 23, 2008
03:19:23 AM
219 Nørrebro Bryghus La Granja Stout Denmark Chocolate Stout 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

A black apperance with a small beige to tan head. The aroma consists of molasses, chocolate, and raisins. I didnt really smell licorice but I sure do taste it. I also pick up on some molasses, dark fruit, and chocolate. A rather syrupy finish to this one. Overall I really enjoyed this beer!

Jun 29, 2008
08:43:29 PM
220 He'Brew Jewbelation Eleven United States Strong Ale 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8

This beer poured a dark brown to black color. The aroma consists of chocolate, coffee, caramel, and alcohol. The flavor had a slight citrus presence I did not pick up in the aroma. I could also taste some coffee, chocolate, dark fruit like raisins. Overall is was an excellent beer.

Jun 29, 2008
09:33:29 PM
221 Ottos Double D IPA United States Imperial IPA 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

This one poured an orange color with a rather large white head. The aroma contains quite a bit of pine and also some oranges and grapefruit. This one certainly has a good malt presence and the flavor consists of oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and more pine. A well balanced IIPA and not a typical hop bomb. A very good double IPA. I love me some DDs!!

Jul 2, 2008
07:55:02 PM
222 Hoppin' Frog Silk Porter United States Porter 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

A black apperance with a moderate tan head. Aroma is malted milk balls, chocolate, and some coffee. The flavor is rather rich with some Milk Duds, dark chocolate and more coffee. The mouthfeel is creamy and sweet. Overall a world class porter. RIBBIT!

Jul 3, 2008
02:44:03 AM
223 Great Lakes Commodore Perry IPA United States IPA 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

An orange appearance with a moderate white head. The aroma contains orange peels, pine, lemons, perfume. The flavor is well balanced with a nice malt presence but also some grapefruit, pine, lemons, and oranges. A bitter finish on this one. A great IPA

Jul 3, 2008
11:54:03 PM
224 Flossmoor Station Sheol Barleywine United States American Barleywine 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

This poured a dark amber color with a white head. The aroma is alcohol, dark fruit, and toffee. The flavor is rather sweet with some caramel, toffee, cherries, raisins, and some alcohol showing. The finish is also rather sweet. Overall a very good barleywine.

Jul 27, 2008
09:54:27 PM
225 Flossmoor Station De Wilde Zuidentrein Frambozenbier United States Fruit Lambic 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

A murky orange with a pinkish white head. The aroma is rather sour but also malty with some apples, raspberries, vinegar and some nutmeg and caramel. The flavor is rather sour and funky with some raspberries, apples, cherries. A nice funky tart flavor. I like funky tarts! Overall a nice beer!

Jul 27, 2008
10:14:27 PM