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The Tailao Mountain
The Mountain and the Sea stand together with each other, grand and magnificent, with unique scenery. It enjoys the reputation Immortal Mountain on the sea. It consists of five sections: Tailao Shanyue, Jiuli stream and waterfall, Qingchuan seaside, Fuyao islands and mulberry field and emerald Lake. Besides, there are two scenic spots: Lengcheng ancient castle and Ruiyun Temple.
The Jiuli Waterfall
Tailao Shanyue is the center of Tailao Mountain Scenic Spot. It consists of Guoxin Temple, Calabash Cave, Yipianwa, Jiulichaotian, Xiangshan Temple, Baiyun Temple, and Tianmen Temple, all together 7 sections, covering an area of 24.6 square kilometers. As a tourist resort, Tailao Mountain can date back to Tang and Song dynasty. It has a long history and many ancient temples.
The Baiyun Temple
Since ancient time, many scholars and prominent figures in praise of the scene have left their carving and inscriptions. At that time, 36 temples were built on Tailao Mountain from the north to the south, among which Guoxin Temple, Ruiyun Temple, Lingfeng Temple, Bajiao Temple and Tianwang Temple were on a large scale. Up to now 360 stone columns stand on the historical remains of Guoxin Temple, Lengjia Pagoda and carving and stone tablets about figures, flowers and beasts created in Tang and Song dynasties are in front of the temple. There are also some scripts and figures of Buddha on the cliff and stone inscriptions, such as No. one Mountain under Heaven Mountain and Sea Daguan(Daguan denotes an extensive view), World of Immortals, etc.
The "Husband -Wife Peak"
There are about 380 views on Tailao Mountain, such as, Eighteen Arhats (saints) Cimbing, Immortal Sawing a Board, Husband-Wife Peak, a Golden Cat Catching a Mouse, a Buddhist monk expounding the texts of his religion and Tortoise crawling rock

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Plumas Bank is celebrating the holidays with the community by hosting holiday mixers on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 5:30–7 p.m. at both its Chester and Susanville offices. If your social calendar is already booked, you can enjoy refreshments when you do your everyday banking at the Greenville or Quincy offices Tuesday through Thursday, Dec. 15,-17. The Portola branch is having its customer appreciation days Dec. 23-24. By the way, be sure to congratulate the bank as they celebrate 29 years of community banking this month!
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When you are out and about between now and Christmas, be sure to stop by the Feather Publishing offices on Lawrence Street in Quincy. In the spirit of the season, and as a way of saying thanks to our friends and patrons, the staff has prepared lots of holiday treats to share, so be sure to stop by beginning Monday, Dec. 14 through Wednesday, Dec. 23.
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Members of Chester High School's Interact Club, a very active youth division of the Rotary Club, are again selling See's candy this holiday season. This is one of their many fundraisers to help fund the service club's local and international projects. The candy is available from Interact members and at the following Chester-area businesses: Buzz-Mart, Ron Martin Realty, Plumas Bank, Coffee Station and Farmers Insurance.
sale marks anniversary
It's been 16 years Gordon Henley has owned and operated of Main Street Appliance. This Quincy business sells and services washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators and more, featuring most major brands. Gordon said he is currently conducting what he is calling a "staying in business" sale." The entire inventory is priced at essentially his cost with "deep" discounts on customers' special orders as well.
nichole's coffee depot reopens
After quite a bit of remodeling, Nichole's Coffee Depot in Portola has reopened. In addition to expanding the seating capacity from six to 18, she has installed high-speed Internet access and cable television. Nichole's varied menu includes hot and cold sandwiches and her extremely popular homemade soups.
open house Saturday
Treats Dog Company is having an open house Saturday, Dec. 12, from 1-5 p.m. Owner Joanie Kielty invites you to stop by for refreshments provided by Cosmos Culinary Creations and have your picture taken with Santa Paws. On the following Saturday, Dec. 19, from 1-5 p.m., it' Feo's 5th birthday fiesta with lots of birthday and pup cake.
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Debbie Whiting has owned Classic Image in Quincy for two years. She took over the former Quincy Sun on Lawrence Street next to the USFS offices and added a nail salon and gift center. Longtime employee Katie Smith, now the store's manager, said they have been gearing up for the holidays with all kinds of ready-made gift baskets.
x This month marks the fourth year for Marty Swisher and his Quincy-based business, The Floor Store. Marty stocks, sells and installs carpet remnants, vinyl flooring and linoleum. He even does carpet cleaning.
x For 14 years Barbara and Scott Tanner have been successfully taking care of businesses with Scott Tanner Business Equipment. They service and sell copy and fax machines and supplies throughout the tri-county region.
x It's the second anniversary for Bob and Julie Hatzell's Alley Cat Café behind The Studio Gallery in Quincy. In just two short years the couple and their staff have made this one of the town's favorite gathering spots.
x Nine years—wow! That's how long Courthouse Cafe owners Dutch and Kim Morrison have been owners of downtown Quincy's popular breakfast and lunch café across from the courthouse.
chester merchants' night winner
Karyn Merriman of Chester won the Merchants' Night prize from Back Porch Consignments & Gifts. It's a really nice decorative wall piece depicting an artist's rendition of Lake Almanor and its many attractions.
homebuyers TAX CREDIT extended`
The federal tax credit for home buyers the president signed into law recently was set to expire Nov. 30, but has been extended until Apr. 30, 2010. It was also expanded to include existing homeowners who have lived in their primary residences for five consecutive years out of the last eight years. First-time homebuyers may still be eligible for a tax credit of up to $8,000, while existing homeowners may receive a credit of up to $6,500. The bill also increases the qualifying income limits, and taxpayers can claim the credit on purchases completed in 2010 on their 2009 income tax returns. Ask your Realtor for all the detail
- Ski hill to open winter 2015
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- Plans to rebuild burned downtown block on hold
- Family of man killed by deputy seeking damages
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customer service??? hmmmm – I could agree with the comments people do to this restaurant, nice athmosphere, not pricely, food ok. But I had a bad experience in this place. I asked for the anglo enchilada that comes with sea bass, salmon and baby shrimp (which looks more like a burrito), and I was half way of my meal when I realized that there was no salmon and no shrimp inside. I waited about 15 min to see the waiter till she finally came. My dissapointment was not that much with my order not having what it must had, but the way I was treated. She told me too bad I didn't say anything at the beggining of my meal (I was digging in trying to find it), and even though I showed her what I had there, she told me next time to say it before I start my meal. She even ask in the kitchen and they said they put it in. But I know what I got, and I cannot believe they have this kind of service, it was rude to make me feel I was lying or making it up. Folks if you want to run a business like this you have to learn a golden rule: "The client is always right", because I was totally right... I just told her it won't be a next time...
Best Steak Appetizer EVER!!! – The restaurant is a sleeper- they have an amazing patio in the back (perfect for parties on nice SF nights), the owner is the long haired good looking guy (usually behind the bar), and the music always rocks your world. The Steak Nibblers on the appetizer menu are amazing, a little salty but really good. The menu is impressive, wine list so so, but the service is great. I love this little swanky joint. One word of warning, if you sit out on the patio watch out for the little mousies. they love the place too... keep your feet up, purses off the floor and don't freak out if you see them scutter by. Otherwise, a super fabulous, very romantic place to be.
Friendly staff, fantastic food – Bistro Yoffi is one of my favorite spots to eat, hang out, and/or see live music. Their menu is incredible. The chef is amazing. Her seared tuna is my favorite in the area. The bartender knows volumes about his trade and has a great sense of humor, also. The music they bring in to entertain is the best in the Bay Area, by far. Although Bistro Yoffi is in the Marina, it feels like a comfy, down-to-earth Noe Valley venue. I highly recommend checking it out.
Nice ambience, good wine, blah food. – I'm quite puzzled by the high rating given to Bistro Yoffi. I was there last Saturday evening for a birthday dinner and was disappointed with the dishes. The waitress said that there was only one cook in the kitchen so that may have something to do with it. Their raw oysters were merely ok, nothing spectacular. The seabass in pesto sauce and the rainbow trout were also not very tasty. However, the ambience of the patio seating/garden was very nice. And the wine list was extensive and very well priced.
Great atmosphere, food could use some help – My fiancé and I had high hopes, and were disappointed. At first glance, the menu looks great, and the atmosphere is fantastic! Unfortunately, the food didn't prove to be so great. The lamb was fatty and drenched in sauce (and was fried?), I question if the mashed potatoes were real, and the Thai chicken satay tasted like baked chicken in watered down hot sauce. My fiancé got teriyaki skirt steak that tasted like maple syrup and the same watery potatoes I got. The veggies with his meal looked great, and I regretted not getting them as my entree. The wine we had was great, and a pretty good value, and the dessert was yummy (crème brulee). Our total bill with tip was over a $100 and definitely NOT worth the cash. Overall, I will not go back, other than for the atmosphere, live music, and maybe the bottle of wine.
I'd drive a long way – I have to drive all the way up from San Jose to enjoy this place... But do it without complaining! I love this place. It has great food, awesome music, wonderful atmosphere... and did someone say hot waiters? Yes! I would agree. Thomas is always there with a smile to greet us at the door, Kevin is ready at the bar to recommend a wonderful bottle of wine and one of the hot waiters is by the table to take the orders. They are relaxed which just adds to the non-rushed meal that you normally get at other resturants. Time is taken enjoying the wonderful food Sarah has to offer and the awesome music provided by some of the best jazz musicians around. I'll continue to drive the hour it takes to get there... It's the light at the end of the tunnel!
More Bang For Your Buck – This has to be one of the few restaurants in San Francisco where I felt like I was getting much more than I paid for. Bistro Yoffi offers amazing food at very good prices and the atmosphere is great. The only downside is that the staff, while very friendly, is a bit slow in taking care of the diners.
International food and jazz draws an eclectic crowd to this garden-like Marina cafe. – In Short
Well-heeled neighborhood locals and bohemians from across town take in jazz performances and dig into Mediterranean-accented cuisine at this colorful bistro. Brightly painted wooden chairs are pulled around the dining room's window-front piano on performance nights, while the narrow bar area, overflowing with potted plants, serves as a makeshift dance floor. The heated backyard garden is a popular spot for noshing on light dinner fare like bruschetta or more filling options like seared ahi.
YES YES YES ! – What a find this place is... I"ve read the other reviews and it's true, the servers need a bit of help - training or whatever, but other than that, WOW. I wish I lived closer, it would be my hangout. Foods good, the music is always GREAT, the atmosphere is condusive for a quiet romantic dinner, or lively conversation and dancing. The last time I went there was an excellent band, the singer invited a Canadian girl to join him (she was fantastic AND gorgeous) the place was hopping and the waiter helped us clear tables to the side so we could dance. I can hardly wait to go back... places like this would almost convince me to live in the city again!
Not a place to rush a visit – The whole idea of Bistro Yoffi is to relax and spend a leisurely time enjoying the food, the atmosphere, the music and the staff. All are wonderful. The staff is very friendly and laid back, the atmosphere is fantasitc for a romantic night or a charming brunch and the food is to die for. DO NOT go to Yoffi if you are in a rush, that ruins the entire point of this lovely Bistro. Go when you have time to enjoy a bottle of wine and appreciate the relaxed nature of this amazing restaurant.
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Putting Money in Its Place
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In his second book for adults, the perennial New York Times bestselling author helps readers discover how to put money in its place and use wealth-building as a tool for joy and fulfillment.
Hill Harper is uniquely poised to guide readers through tough times and offers bestselling advice for reaping the rewards of a truly happy life. With The Wealth Cure, he does more than that: He presents a revolutionary new definition of wealth; motivating readers to not only build financial security but to achieve wealth in every aspect of their lives.
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Heading into the final race of the 2013 state meet, the western Albemarle girls held only a slight lead, and needed a strong finish in the 400 free relay to clinch their three-peat.
Senior Elsa Strickland swam the second leg, but her work to help secure the win started before any of the Warriors jumped in the pool.
"I try to get everybody fired up and ready to race. I want everybody to swim their best always," she said.
Western Albemarle swim coach DIana Bowen says Strickland has become a reliable leader, who always knows what to say before a race.
"She knows going into that final relay we need safe starts, we need to go out and swim our fastest, and she always is a great leader in that regard."
The Warriors finished second in the relay, enough to clinch their third title in a row.
"We knew it was going to be hard, but we tried as hard as we could, we worked hard in practice and wanted to get it done," said Strickland. "It's just a relief to have won."
Strickland isn't just a leader and motivator on her swim team, she's a self-motivated student, as well. This year, she is taking four college level classes, including AP Calculus, where Bowen is her teacher.
"I'm fortunate enough to have Elsa in my class this year, so I do get to see that athleticism and academic side of her all at once," said Bowen. "I know for Elsa, that she goes beyond expectations in all her classes."
"I always like to challenge myself, in the pool and at school," says Strickland, who maintains a 4.1 GPA. "I know life next year will be hard in college so I'm trying to prepare myself. I always want to swim fast, but I also want to get good grades. So I just keep that in the back of my mind, and I just keep doing my work."
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Arguably the most effective of Eevee's myriad evolutionary paths, Jolteon possesses a blistering Speed stat of 130, giving it a distinct advantage in the OU metagame by allowing it to run circles around every unboosted Pokemon. Jolteon's 110 base Special Attack and access to STAB Thunder make it a powerhouse in the rain, Thunderbolt has plenty of power and classic reliability, and Volt Switch makes it easy to keep up the momentum that Jolteon's speed creates by coming into key threats, such as Keldeo, Thundurus-T, and Starmie. On top of all that, Jolteon's ability, Volt Absorb, allows it to absorb Thunders and Volt Switches from the opposing team.
That said, Jolteon isn't without its flaws. While Jolteon's Thunderbolt and Thunder gives it plenty of offensive presence, its coverage moves are weak and few in number, making it tough for Jolteon to take on the increasingly common Electric resistances that Thunder's power is forcing into the forefront. Furthermore, Jolteon has defenses resembling a wet paper bag, and while it can absorb a Thunder or Volt Switch, one wrong prediction could lead to a whole lot of pain and a useless Jolteon. Jolteon also struggles against common threats, such as Ferrothorn and Hippowdon, which stop it from spamming its powerful STABs. Additionally, Jolteon sees heavy competition in the form of Thundurus-T, which can offset its poor speed with Choice Scarf and Agility, while packing unparalleled power. Finally, Choice Scarf makes it easy to find a Pokemon capable of outspeeding Jolteon, making sweeps unlikely. Still, Jolteon has a combination of speed and power that lets it take on some of OU's more prominent threats, and while it's not a Pokemon for every team, it brings plenty to the table.
Between its great type coverage, solid Special Attack, and blazing fast Speed, Jolteon has carved itself out a decent niche in the OU metagame. 130 base Speed, which allows it to outspeed common +1 threats such as Dragonite, makes Jolteon an excellent revenge killer without having to saddle itself with a Choice Scarf. While its lack of bulk makes it hard for Jolteon to get in, once it's there it can have a real impact.
Thunderbolt is Jolteon's main STAB move, hitting everything that doesn't resist it for great damage and easily sweeping late-game. If rain support is present, Jolteon gains access to the powerful Thunder, cranking up its damage output and giving a threat of Paralysis to anything that switches in. Volt Switch lets Jolteon seize momentum and scout out the opposing team. Signal Beam is Jolteon's best coverage move, hitting Celebi, Abomasnow, and Tyranitar, as well as Psychic-types such as Reuniclus. Hidden Power Ice completes Jolteon's pseudo-BoltBeam coverage, hitting Hippowdon and Landorus-T, as well as Dragon-types, such as Garchomp and Dragonite.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
As a blazing fast revenge killer, lots of Pokemon are quick to get out of Jolteon's way. Substitute abuses this to the extreme, easing prediction and allowing Jolteon to pass its Substitutes to other members of the team. For instance, if the opposing Pokemon does switch out, Jolteon has basically earned free protection against the switch-in, giving it an opportunity to attack that foe or pass its Substitute to another teammate. If the foe does stay in, Jolteon can simply strike it down with the correct move. As this set takes two moveslots for Substitute and Baton Pass, Jolteon will have to resort to the classic pseudo BoltBeam combo, providing excellent coverage in Thunderbolt and Hidden Power Ice.
This set's largest advantage over other sets is its access to reliable scouting, easily taking momentum from any situation without risking Volt Switch being blocked by a Ground-type. More often than not, Jolteon can also find opportunities to pass Substitutes to one of its teammates, surely earning your team the upper hand. Beware, however, that once Jolteon's strategy has been revealed, the opponent will likely attempt to break Jolteon's Substitutes to decrease its health. Do not be overzealous with Substitute if you cannot afford to.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
Other Options
Jolteon's movepool is pretty bad, so it does not have many other options. Hidden Power Grass hits Mamoswine, Quasire, and Gastrodon, but of the three, only the first is common, and it also has Ice Shard, so hitting it on the switch is the only real viable option. Charge Beam and Work Up can be used to try a boosting sweeper role, but there are other Pokemon that do this better, such as Latias and Thundurus-T. Jolteon's Dream World ability, Quick Feet, is not bad, but having an Electric immunity is far more useful than an unreliable and unnecessary boost to Jolteon's Speed. Some other moves, such as Yawn, Wish, and Protect, can be used, but Jolteon can't afford to lose a coverage move to run them.
Checks and Counters
Blissey and Chansey are Jolteon's best counters, easily switching into anything it throws at them while recovering HP with Softboiled and Wish. Ferrothorn is also a great counter, as Jolteon can't do much to it while it sets up hazards. Mamoswine and Gastrodon don't fear Jolteon at all and can easily dispose of it with Earthquake, although they will have trouble if Jolteon is running Hidden Power Grass. Specially defensive Hippowdon takes little damage from anything Jolteon can throw at it and can KO back with Earthquake. Dugtrio can switch into Jolteon's STAB move and KO it with Earthquake, but Dugtrio is outsped, so make sure Jolteon is running Choice Specs. If Jolteon is locked into an Electric-type move, common Ground-types, such as Gliscor, Garchomp, and Landorus-T, can easily set up on it. Kyurem and Kyurem-B can also switch in on anything Jolteon throws at them and easily KO it back with the proper move. Since Jolteon is frail, it is easily felled by powerful priority moves, such as Breloom's Mach Punch and Dragonite's ExtremeSpeed. Choice Scarf users that outspeed Jolteon, such as Hydreigon and Salamence, can surprise the Lightning Pokemon and KO it with ease. In general, anything that can take a hit from Jolteon and hit it back with a STAB move will usually defeat it.


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Kitchen Sink Smoothie (Or "How to Build a Kick-Ass Smoothie")
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General Guidelines for Building a Kick-Ass Smoothie or Shake
I love a good smoothie.
I have a long history with protein shakes (like the Double Chocolate Pecan Protein Shake, which you should try immediately if you have not already). I enjoy the challenge of making something that sounds so terrible ("protein shake" – yuck!) taste super fantastic. And when my training volume increases, I find it's the best way to increase caloric/nutrient intake without having to cook extra meals during the day.
There's a trick to getting them right, however, and these are the things that I've found to be key.
A Kick-Ass Blender
Last year I finally broke down and bought a Vita-Mix blender. If you're not familiar with this mega-horsepower mixing beast, it is the shagri-la of blenders. The Holy Grail. The final frontier. It is the blender to end all blenders – the nirvana of mixing.
After years of battling everyday, run-of-the-mill household blenders, the Vita-Mix was the answer I'd been looking for. You can literally throw the kitchen sink into this thing and it will probably puree it into a fine shake, perfect for drinking.
I haven't tried that yet, but don't put it past me.
The beauty of having so much horsepower is that I can add whole foods to my protein shakes: a few leaves of kale or a handful of spinach. The stuff disappears into the beverage and, aside from a green tint, the drinker is none the wiser. Same great smoothie, now with more fiber, vitamins, goodness, and glory!
A Delicious Base Liquid
I usually opt for Rice Milk, Almond Milk, or Chocolate Soy Milk. Sometimes, when I'm going for something more low-calorie, I'll start with a cold tea base. Hibiscus Tea works great for fruit-centric smoothies and gives everything a bright, cheery pink color. Mint Tea is an interesting base for chocolate smoothies (mint chocolate!) and Green Tea works great for just about everything.
The milks obviously lend more flavor and sweetness, which you have to take into account when thinking about your other ingredients. Whatever you choose, having a flavorful liquid base makes a huge difference – plain cow's milk and water bore the crap out of me.
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An Example: The Kitchen Sink Smoothie
(Serves 2)
- 1.5c Vanilla Rice Milk
- .5c water
- Half banana
- 3 tbsp flaxseed meal (ground flax seed)
- 2 scoops Greens product (I used greens from Trader Joes)
- 5 ice cubes
- 1 scoop Jay Robb chocolate protein
- 20 blueberries
- Handful of spinach
- 1 T. Almond Butter
- 8 pecans
Mix together with reckless abandon. (A big-assed VitaMix blender will deftly annihilate all ingredients). Serve in a nice glass. It makes you feel special.
NUTRITIONAL NERDIFICATION DATA for a single serving
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I'm about to ruin your perfectly wonderful post with a loosely related comment about the Green Smoothie Revolution recipe book my mom has. Two fun facts from this book:
1) If you don't rotate the kind of greens you are using (like, if you are eating kale smoothies for weeks) you can build up enough of that particular plant's alkaloids that weird neurological things start happening like your face going numb. Wacky!
2) The best recipe name ever: "Colon Surprise Pudding." As a rule, my colon doesn't like surprises, but hey – who doesn't like pudding?
Heidi -
can you tell me the software you used to generate the nutritional data. it looks better than anything i've tried.
here's a smoothie tip that also makes for killer blended margaritas, if you're so inclined. instead of ice, i use frozen fruit.
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Hustler videos are always top-notch talent in terms of production values (i.e. lighting, especially)and camera work. Seems that the director has a thing, or thinks that the viewers enjoy watching a girl pee, since they all have scenes incorporating that. Would be nice to see an occasional anal scene as well as DP, but also fine the way it is.
Love Filmco! Just straight ahead straight sex, with no bullshit such as masturbation or lesbian filler. It's got a couple of pretty good 3-way scenes, too. The women are ready for everything and anyone. These women are all natural, and that's makes it hotter. Not a bleached blonde in the bunch!
A couple of hardcore scenes, with the rest being lesbian and masturbation scenes. All seem to be from Russia or around there, as some of them will even use their best English for dialogue. The hardcore scenes are good, but the one in the last scene, whom I call Inga, is one potato-eating bruiser.
this DVD looks like it was copied from a bad recopy of a videotape..only in extended length, to save them even more money. Horrible jaggies are seen throughout, which is a shame since the action is pretty good.
Basically, a horribly boring set of interviews with the women masturbating lightly on camera. Also, you MUST go through plenty of ads that you CANNOT skip through to get to the menu.
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News Joe Smith Sculpture Exhibit at Marlboro College, February 2-23
MARLBORO, VT - (January 26, 2009) - Marlboro College's Drury Gallery will exhibit the work of Joe Smith, sculpture professor at Mt. Holyoke College, from February 2 through February 23. Smith will give an artist's talk on Tuesday, February 10, in the Drury Gallery.
Smith's exhibit consists of recent work using assemblages and installations of reconstructed found objects. Smith's work has appeared in New York City's First Street Gallery and the 55 Mercer Street Gallery, as well as at Dartmouth College and at the Saul Kofler Gallery in Providence, Rhode Island.
The New York Times has characterized Smith's oeuvre as being "about relationships that seem at the same time provisional and inevitable...quietly whimsical, seriously pervasive."
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Written by Ed Huyck Put aside the complex history, the questions of racial stereotypes, and the altered nature of the piece for a moment, and The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess is a gorgeous night of music. Audiences familiar with the repeated pop earworms of modern musicals get an immersive auditory experience composed by a 20th-century American master. The jazz-influenced score offers tremendous rewards that constantly work in concert with the tough story presented on stage. ... more


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Ratings: 528 | Reviews: 121 | Show All Ratings:
4.26/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A: Black with a mocha head.
S: Malt, orange, citrus peels, plum and raisin in the nose.
T: Lemon, orange, lime, kiwi, grapefruit but not super hoppy. Some fig, plum, malt and raisin are stronger than the citrus and kiwi.
M: Full bodied and smoothish.
O: A great example of the style. I'd recommend it at least once.
Serving type: bottle
01-24-2014 05:57:15 | More by BierJager89
4.41/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Bottle from Proof Bottle Shop. Thick and pitch black with tan head that persisted fairly well. Collar hung until the end. Lots of dark malt, some sour cherry, some coffee, and a touch of grassy funk in the aroma. Taste is nearly identical to the smell, with a bit more of the sour cherry and grassy funk being prominent. Nice thick creamy mouthfeel. Very full bodied. Great after taste and a Guinness like mouthfeel.
Serving type: bottle
11-29-2013 20:31:02 | More by mverity
3.4/5 rDev -13.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Served in a tasting glass at Buzz in LA. From notes. Reviewed 23 February 2013.
A: Ruby-dark and clear. Light head.
S: Dark sweet with spicy yeast and some artificial spices. Straightforward BSDA.
T: Sweetish, harshly spiced, and generally medicinal. Not to my liking.
M: M is for mediocre.
O: Meh. I wouldn't have another, but if you like BSDA (and I generally do) definitely try it.
Serving type: on-tap
11-19-2013 05:55:47 | More by AgentMunky
3.68/5 rDev -6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A: Finger's width of foamy, tan head tops this deeply dark beer. The head has infinitely long retention, and a decent amount of lacing.
S: The initial wave of aroma is fruity, with raisins and cherries, and slightly sour. Roasted malts, bready yeast, and alcoholic phenols are also present. I was expecting a little more from the nose, but the smell is actually quite subtle.
T: Brings a lot more flavor than i would have thought from the nose. Quite malty and roasty at the outset. There is still the sour presence of cherry, but also a hefty amount of yeast. The alcohol is also a dominant feature. The end brings a malt bitterness, and a lingering funk.
M: Moderately heavy body, slightly oily, and a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: I was expecting a little more Belgian in this "Belgian-style Dark Ale." It's a little more of a sour than I was expecting, with the fruit forward-ness and funk. The beer is good, but not exceptional.
Serving type: bottle
11-06-2013 23:18:22 | More by DaveBlack
3.4/5 rDev -13.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Poured into 10oz goblet. Poured a nearly solid black color with just a thin of light tan head hat had low retention and mild lacing.
The aroma had a fair bit going on, malt, yeast, spice, and some fruitiness. The flavors were pretty similar, just a bit more clarified. The body was thinner than I expected, and had semi=sweet finish that lingered a bit.
Drinkability was good, but not great, I split the bottle with a friend, and that was plenty. Overall, a pretty nice brew, and one I'm glad I tried. I probably won't grab another bottle, but if I see it on tap I'll certainly have another.
Serving type: bottle
11-01-2013 05:10:30 | More by beertunes
3.99/5 rDev +1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
750 ml caged and corked bottle, packaged on 10/30/12, best by 10/2015. Served in a tulip, the beer pours dark brown with about an inch tan head. Head retention is good, and there's a small amount of lacing. The brew smells like dark fruit, molasses, peppery spice, and some coffee and chocolate. Taste is similar to the aroma, but there's also some tart cherries and candi sugar noticeable. Mouthfeel/body is medium, it's a bit slick and has moderate carbonation. I think it's a good brew and definitely worth trying. But it's also a bit pricey at $13.99 a bottle.
Serving type: bottle
10-25-2013 22:45:15 | More by bluejacket74
4.3/5 rDev +8.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Big bottle, corked, dark, Belgian style. Life is good.. It looks more like a porter than anything Belgian, black with a dense tan head. Smells of carob, raisins, hay, and lemons. I think my mom made that as a soup once. The taste is very nice, leather, bread, a graininess, and then a dry finish. The mouthfeel is substantial, slick, and lightly carbonated. Overall, this is really a nice beer. It is dry, maybe a bit too much so but that just makes you want to drink some more, so good on ya!
Serving type: bottle
10-05-2013 20:23:27 | More by roblowther
3.81/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours with a stout like opaqueness. Cola-like head, in both color and retention. Aroma offers little until it really warms up, which is essential for this one. Pepper, raisin, a little blackstrap at the tail.
Flavor is nice but seems to lack a little complexity compared to some of the finer examples of the style. Has a lot Moore roast character than typical and not a sweet. Fewer dark fruits. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but the mouthful is a little heavy as well. Not quite what I was expecting, but worth a try. Might try again but to be honest the $15 might deter.
Serving type: bottle
09-09-2013 12:41:07 | More by Braseltonage
4/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
750mL (bottled 10/30/2012; best by 10/2015) into a chalice. Pours a deep cola brown w/ a 1-finger khaki head, minimal lacing. A thin even layer of foam remains long after the pour.
Aroma is dark fruits and chocolate, some holiday spices. Fruity esters from the Belgian yeast.
Taste is big plum and raisin, dark candi sugar, and some chocolate. More vague spice notes, nutmeg and allspice if I had to guess. Red grapes. Bready, slightly vinous.
Mouthfeel is medium-bodied with good carbonation and a semi-dry finish.
Overall a different sort of BSDA/quad. Not as sugary sweet as most. Enjoyable.
Serving type: bottle
09-09-2013 03:12:45 | More by draheim
3.98/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured into a tulip glass from a 750ml bottle.
Pours a pitch black liquid with a delicious 1 inch dense light cream colored head. Very tight bubbles and some crazy retention.
Aroma is delicious. Sweet dark fruit notes mixed in with the Belgian yeast phenols and notes of clove and banana. Caramel and molasses notes with some good apple and pear juice notes.
The flavor is delicious! Amazing phenols in the flavor. Chalky yeast notes with some nice slight prune notes and other dark fruits. The phenols are pretty nice but are not overwhelming. There is some nice slight roasted notes in the malt bill surprisingly which balances out the phenolic notes. The brew is smooth and yummy. As the brew warms there is nice caramel and molasses notes that become rich and almost burnt and smokey. The mouthfeel is quite rich and smooth.
This is a delicious brew. Its one of the best brews Ommegang puts out. Rich and ripe with dark sweet fruits with some good bready notes and some good Belgian-style yeast notes.
Serving type: bottle
09-02-2013 01:18:22 | More by JoEBoBpr
New York
3.93/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A: The beer is jet black in color. It poured with a quarter finger light tan head that has good retention properties and consistently left a thin head covering the surface.
S: Moderate aromas of dark fruits are perceptible in the nose.
T: Like the smell, the taste has lots of flavors of dark fruits along with hints of Belgian yeast.
M: It feels medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is very easy to drink and hides its alcohol very well but lacks the complexity compared to the top beers in this style.
Serving type: bottle
08-11-2013 01:29:28 | More by metter98
3.56/5 rDev -9.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a nearly opaque black with a tan head that doesn't last long, leaving some nice lacing across the top.
Nice strong smell to this one. There's dried fruit, mainly raisin and prune, also a bit of brown sugar and cookie dough.
Starts out on the sweet side, more of a fruity sweetness like raisin. Also a hint of Belgian candy sugar, and finishes with a peppery spice.
Decent feel, there is a lot of tongue tingling due to the carbonation, but fairly smoothy overall.
Overall a pretty good beer, but not a great one. It seems to be lacking the complexity I expect from this style, but is still a good beer. It would be interesting to see how this beer ages, very possible aging would bring out more depths of flavor. Worth a try, I am tempted to get another bottle and age it just to see what it does to the flavor.
Serving type: bottle
08-07-2013 01:35:23 | More by Vixie
3.71/5 rDev -6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
750Ml poured into a Hennepin glass
A- Pours very dark amber. A dark brown, borderline black beer. A large foamy khaki head.
S- A lighter smell then I expected. A lot of lemon zest. Spicy onion. Farmhouse aromas, a lot of grain. A touch of rastedness. Not what I was expecting.
T- A prominent belgian yeast flavor. A very farmhouse palate to this beer. Reminiscent of some sours minus the sour. A lot of hay and grassy notes. A lot of lemon zest in this beer. A bit of onion and a rye spice. A strong grain flavor to this beer and a lasting grainy flavor. A hint of rasted malt on the back end. A dominant grainy flavor which some people may think as an off flavor.
M- A lot of feel and appropriate carbonation as always from Ommegang.
O- A beer by this name I was going in expecting a stout dark beer but thats not what this beer is. The beer has a lot going for it but is otherwise dominated by a grainy flavor. Would drink again but not for the price.
Serving type: bottle
08-02-2013 01:47:39 | More by TwelveOunces
4.18/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5
750 ml "Brewmaster's Obsession Series" bottle poured into a red wine glass.
Appearance is a dark brown that passes no light in the middle, appearing like a dark amber maple syrup at the edges. Lacing is thin and lasting.
Smell is espresso, alcohol, lots of malt, hint of baking bread.
Taste buds have lots going on, but it works. Thick malt backbone (that's a good thing), coffee, noticeable alcohol, bread/yeast, finishes first floral then chocolate. Carbonation provides a bit too much bite when combined with the high alcohol.
Overall impression is good, very good, but the forward alcohol and the carbonation level (while not high on its own) combine to make this less smooth than I'd hoped. One glass in, I want to finish the bottle, but I'm not sure the last will be as enjoyable as the first.
Serving type: bottle
07-21-2013 18:12:55 | More by tbonci
4.36/5 rDev +10.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Enjoyed this brew from a growler in a Belgian Tulip glass.
A: Pours a dark blackish hue with some ruby highlights and an off-white head frothy head that slowly dissipates down the side of the glass leaving a great trail and solid lace.
S: Strong alcoholic malty syrup aroma with hints of caramel and dark fruits.
T: Smooth malty flavor with a big alcoholic syrup kick up front followed by some sweet and slightly tart caramel notes and finishes dry and strong.
M: Pretty boozy – full body and medium carbonation.
O: Excellent brew – complex flavors and aromas and enough alcohol to make it interesting.
Serving type: growler
07-20-2013 13:00:29 | More by ckollias
4.1/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
750 ml bottle into signature tulip glass, bottled on 2/20/2012. Pours moderately cloudy extremely dark reddish brown color with a 2 finger dense and fluffy khaki head with great retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lingers. Spotty foamy lacing clings on the glass, with a good amount of streaming carbonation retaining the head. Aromas of big raisin, prune, apple, pear, molasses, toast, toffee, chocolate, dark bread, light roast, pepper, clove, floral, and yeast earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of dark malt and fruity/spicy yeast ester notes; with good strength. Taste of raisin, prune, apple, molasses, toast, chocolate, dark bread, toffee, floral, light roast, clove, pepper, and yeast earthiness. Lingering notes of dark and light fruits, molasses, toast, toffee, chocolate, dark bread, floral, light roast, clove, pepper, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Damn nice balance and complexity of dark malts with yeast ester flavors; with zero cloying sweetness after the finish. Medium-high carbonation and medium-full bodied; with a creamy, moderately slick, and lightly foamy mouthfeel that is very nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with hardly any warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is and excellent Belgian strong dark ale! All around nice balance and complexity of dark/roasted malt and yeast ester flavors; and very smooth to sip on for a the gravity. A very enjoyable offering.
Serving type: bottle
06-20-2013 04:36:05 | More by superspak
New York
4.11/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours dark like cola. Really black and opaque with a tan head of soft foam that fell to some streaking lace that actually shimmers as it falls down the glass. Good legs and a thick cap and collar. When held to the light it skims only thinly over the top and gives a reddish hue overall. Beautiful. Nose is smooth chocolate, dates, dark fruits, yeast a small coffee scent, and a light all around floral that really animates this dark beer. This one has a little alcohol on the nose, toasted malt and good bread. First sip is immediately warming, vibrant with smooth cocoa, dark fruits, plum and cola.The malt is a little bit of toast on the palate. Hops take the full and dry finish with a light bitter and more alcohol. A touch of licorice as it warms but that gently offsets the sweet dates and a gentle nutty flavor too. Moderate carbonation that continually refreshes with each turn of the glass.
If you drink Ommegang then you are accustomed to a certain amount of art and this beer has that. It's dark, looks menacing, tricky with the light and smells tempting and sweet. Drinks smooth and not too spicy . The fruits are so light and so well done. Plum stays plum and never turns to prune. Malt stands up straight and strong with a touch of roast, and plenty of bread to make this a very elegant beer.
Serving type: bottle
06-12-2013 11:45:30 | More by utopiajane
New York
3.81/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
750 poured into a goblet
A: Light brown head....huge lacing....two fingers. Having a tough time getting a read on the body color, but it's dark. Maybe with some reddish hues around the edge?
S: Smells amazing...very aromatic. Toffee, blackberry jam, raisin, candi sugar, slight clove, vanilla, just a touch of alcohol. Wow.
T: Raisin, dark fruit and Belgian yeasty esters up front. Transitions to acidic (almost salty) tart cherries and dries out quickly from there. Finishes alcoholic with some chocolate and a mild roasted malt aftertaste.
M: Full body with soft carbonation. Very dry finish with forward alcohol. Drinkability is moderate-to-low.
O: Terrific complexity on this one. The alcohol is a little harsh, but this is a really fine American take on a strong dark Belgian ale....especially the aroma.
Serving type: bottle
06-07-2013 02:24:11 | More by mjtiernan
4.39/5 rDev +11.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a 750 mL bottle
The color is really dark. Mostly black with some lighter brown shades mixed in. The head is a finger thick of offwhite bubbles that eventually forms a light brown film around the perimeter of the beer. A gentle swirl shows spotty lacing.
The bottle mentions flaked oats and it comes across as an oatmeal stout in the nose. Caramel malts are the only thing that comes to mind. If you really stick your nose in there, notes of alcohol come wafting up.
The taste is impressive, borderline spectacular. They've nailed the Belgian style, doing it better than a lot of brewers from across the pond. The caramel malts combine with the house yeast for a toffee taste with a backdrop of cola. It's really impressive.
The mouthfeel is pretty spot on as well. With the carbonation, it gives off a peppery feel. There is alcohol that provides a bit of bite as well. A subtle sweetness starts the sip and the alcohol and carbonation provide a bit of heat in the swallow. It's full bodied, but has a crisp, tangy finish that really coats the tongue.
If I didn't know better, I'd guess this to be a Trappist beer. It's really that good and the taste and feel are world class. Despite the high alcohol, it's an easy beer to drink. It's so good it begs you to take another swig. Really happy with this beer.
Serving type: bottle
05-16-2013 01:45:26 | More by RickS95
4.39/5 rDev +11.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
A - Dark brown body with medium tan head. Velvety looking.
S - Dark fruits: plum, grapes, cherries, dates. Mild oakiness.
T - Dark fruits predominate, followed by a dry, oaky and earthy finish. Very well crafted flavor.
M - Moderately carbonated, medium-bodied.
D - A very solid beer. As usual from Ommegang. I don't think they're capable of putting out anything sub-birdie.
Serving type: bottle
05-10-2013 03:23:09 | More by jmerloni
New York
4.04/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The beer comes in a very dark brown color.
The aroma has a bit of Belgian yeast, but more the dark fruits like raisins and plums.
The taste follows. It has a decent amount of the same. To me, it's a bit middle of the road. I generally want this style with bigger fruit flavors. However, it still a really wonderful full maltiness without it being too heavy. There is a bit of an aftertaste that I couldn't pin that. It's a big off, like maybe watered down chalkiness.
Still a wonderful brew. Maybe not worth the price though. There are better options.
Serving type: bottle
05-05-2013 06:38:45 | More by dar482
New York
3.93/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A - Light cola body with nice brown highlights. Fine, bone-white head sits low with ok retention and poor lace.
S - Unfiltered sake, plum wine, white bread, vanilla Charleston Chew, caramel, salt.
T - Strong sake character; rice, pear, booze, fermented plums. Raw almond, toffee, raw sugar. Light tartness. Belgian candy sugar.
M - Medium-light body.
O - Interesting blend of Belgian and Asian flavor.
Serving type: bottle
04-04-2013 01:53:50 | More by vfgccp
3.86/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
As always, I am reviewing to style (ala BJCP), modified by personal taste (contra BJCP), not to personal taste alone, unlike the "hedonic scale" of some beer-review sites. If I rated to taste alone, some beers, poor exemplars of their style, would receive better marks consistently from me than certain other beers, which were perfect exemplars of styles that are not my personal preference.
As always, the review is live, not from notes, as I puzzle out the libation as it is consumed. Without further ado, a review.
Presentation: $13.99 750mL corked and caged bottle (thank you to Blacklick Wine and Spirits in Columbus, OH) served around 45ºF and warming as the review is written, poured in to a Chimay chalice/goblet. The new label (and there is a new label - maybe this wasn't brewed once only after all?) is much cooler than the last one - it grabbed my eye and made me buy it - and is vaguely reminiscent of SPQR (ancient Rome), printed or screened directly on to the bottle, including copious amounts of gold leaf.
A: It looks like a stout porter, thus my marking down for colouring way outside the style. It's a beautiful beer: based on looks alone, a 5. One-finger head on a gentle pour recedes at a moderate rate to leave moderate lacing down the side of the glass. It's a dark, dark, dark (and darker) red bordering on the pitch black, with few to no highlights when held to a source of light. Holding it to a source of light is the only way I can tell that it's not pitch black, as glimmers of red appear and disappear just as quickly from certain angles, like phantoms.
S: Dark fruits, cherries, bready (earthy) Belgian yeast with its attendant funk, a dry character from the yeast and malts, and a damn big wallop of alcohol. (Maybe the breadiness comes from malt, and blends well with the yeast?) A little too much like a stout, and too alcoholic in the nose. Smells like beer-y booze, or boozy beer. It smells like a stout porter when cold, and begins to get a strongly Belgian nose as it warms.
T: The nose prepares you for it. Guess what? Dark fruits, cherries, bready/earthy Belgian yeast with its attendant funk, bready (and maybe a bit toasty) malt, and a slightly smaller, but still large, wallop of warming alcohol. It works quite a bit better on the palate than it does in the nostrils. Some spiciness. Sweet, not dry. Quite sweet indeed. Everything pulls together pretty well, but it's a bit too sweet and boozy: the alcohol kicks in mid-palate and rides all the way down. An absolute malt bomb, fermented by what is quite obviously an authentic yeast from Belgium. Like too many (if not all) of the American Trappist replicas, there's a cloying sweetness which becomes present with warmth.
M: Lively carbonation up front, moderate stickiness in the middle, smoothness in the back. A bit thin, but not bad. Above average.
D: On the high end of low, or the very low end of moderate. Too sweet.
O: As one word has echoed throughout this review, from the appearance to the mouthfeel - the word "moderate" - to this word does my overall rating of the beer return.
For an American imitation of a Belgian beer, it is very good - as I've come to expect from Ommegang, the Belgian-owned American brewers(?) of Duvel, the quintessential Belgian pale. I believe Ommegang is even owned by Duvel Moortgat, which explains why their imitations of Belgians tend to rise above the crowd, whereas other American imitations of Belgians fall flat (and hard) on their faces. The beer doesn't "come together" properly; each part seems that it would be excellent, but the sweetness, combined with the tartness of the cherry and fruits, and the breadiness and earthiness of the yeast and malts, are not held together by a common thread, leading to a pretty complex, and pretty disjointed, beer.
For the style, 75/100. For personal taste, 82/100. Overall, 79/100.
Serving type: bottle
03-23-2013 09:14:41 | More by Chrysostom
New York
4.85/5 rDev +22.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
A: A very dark brown beer with good clarity. The persistent, tan head is made of compact bubbles and leaves a fine lacing on the glass.
S: An initially wine/grape-like fruitiness that quickly gives way to rich fruity esters, notes of dried dark fruit, some spice and caramel with some cocoa in the background. Moderate malt sweetness and a low floral alcohol aroma.
T: Belgian yeast goodness dominate the flavor with fruit and spice r at a moderate being closely supported by dark malt flavors. There is a moderate sweetness that rounds out the flavor and helps give deep to the layers; it's not a dry beer but it's not cloying like some Dark Strongs can get. There is an almost juiciness to some of the dark fruit flavors ranging from plum to prune with some light orange character. The spice is black pepper and alcohol provide some of the balance against the malt sweetness along with a low hops bitterness but overall the it is a slightly sweet beer. It dries towards the end finish off-dry with an aftertaste of cocoa, pepper and a light hops bitterness.
M: A medium bodied beer with a very strong level of carbonation and a light alcohol warmth.
O: A love this beer, it's fruity, dark and spicy Belgium that goes down a little too smooth. I don't want it with dessert, I want it for dessert; that being said it would go great with a vanilla custard or berry tart.
Serving type: bottle
03-20-2013 00:51:56 | More by MadScientist
3.63/5 rDev -8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
On tap at Queen Vic in Houston.
A: Pours a dark brown, nearly black color. A two finger tan head forms and sticks around for a while. Plenty of lace is left behind.
S: Toasted malts up front. Some light chocolate. Then lots of fruity flavors going on. Cherries, stone fruits. Even a bit tart with some earthy yeast present.
T: Follows the nose with toasted and bready malts. Earthy yeast. Light coco powder. Then that fruity flavor again. Slight tart cherries and stone fruits. It just does not mesh right for me.
M/D: A medium body that is very effervescent. Almost to much carbonation. Very fizzy on the tongue. Not hard to drink. I finished the glass in not time. I am not sure how much I am coming back though.
I do enjoy this. Though the tart fruits just don't mesh well with the toasted and bready malts. I am not sure if that is what it is suppose to taste like, but there you have it. Still, I am glad I tried. Though not one of their better offerings IMO.
Serving type: on-tap
03-16-2013 00:33:32 | More by champ103
Art Of Darkness from Brewery Ommegang
89 out of 100 based on 528 ratings.


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