3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20 mabel (7455) - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - JUL 31, 2015
[7305-20150622] Tap. Toasted bread crusts aroma. Dark ruby red body with a medium-lasting foamy off-white head. Bitter grainy vegetable flavour. Medium-full body. Good, bold. (7/3/7/4/14) 3.5
(@ Volo, Toronto, ON)
4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20 JoeMcPhee (9004) - Toronto, ON, Ontario, CANADA - JUL 23, 2015
Dark brown pour topped by a tight-laced head. The nose is a little bit
fruity. Some plum and cocoa with a bit of earthy, wet tobacco
herbaceousness. Chewy and a bit rich with some nice roast and a touch
of tartness on the back. There is a fairly complex malt profile and a
little bit of lingering dark fruit. Cooked raisin, leather and a touch
of plum and some soft char. Really delicious brew. I barely get the
barrel character but its a rock solid strong ale.
3.8 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20 blankboy (6667) - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - JUL 22, 2015
[Draught at Volo] Pours a very dark brown, almost black, with a spare lasting tan head. Aroma of dark fruit, chocolate, some light sweetness, light hops and some wood. Really nice flavour, it follows the aroma along with a bit of alcohol. Moderate bitter finish. Medium bodied. Great stuff.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 17/20 Helsdon (310) - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - JUL 17, 2015
Coke brown and opaque with tan head. Malty nostalgia of caramel, molasses, and a little bourbon. Big malt taste too. Roasted caramel, booze, bourbon, dried figs. Nice.
3.5 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20 Sammy (9836) - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - JUN 27, 2015
On tap at Bar Volo. Dark brown, an old ale with much cognac character. Very good drinkable and enjoyable.
3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20 jercraigs (8825) - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - JUN 27, 2015
2015-06-22. Dark mahogany brown body with a small tan head. 3++ Aroma is interesting, sort of vinous fruit, toasty malt accents. Very dry finish, lightly alcoholic. Long aftertaste. Flavour is similar, toasty malt, fruit, and vinous touches. Average plus bodied palate, soft carbonation. Decent but I think Id enjoy it more on a different day. On tap at Volo, Toronto.
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