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RIM: What the hell happened?May 30, 2012: 1:14 PM ET
Research in Motion went from a sleepy Canadian backwater to the world's most innovative and fastest growing phone company in no time. Now, with its Blackberry business all but stalled, the company's future has never looked more uncertain.
FORTUNE -- If aliens had disembarked at Orlando's Marriott Hotel in early May, they would have probably thought the BlackBerry the latest and greatest technology on Earth. Everywhere, devotees tapped away at their glossy black smartphones' keyboards. Banners hanging on the walls extolled the Blackberry's superior security features and "amazingly fast" Internet browser. Thousands lined up to hear the confab's leader -- Research in Motion CEO Thorsten Heins -- unveil the future.
Observant visitors might quickly have realized they didn't land at a typical business convention, though, but at a conference for RIM (RIMM) developers -- the diehard of the diehard. And, worse, that many of the attendees also had Apple (AAPL) iPhones and Google (GOOG) Android devices stashed in their pockets, like contraband. They might have even heard the whispers of disappointment ripple through the crowd in response to Heins' meager announcements. They would have surely realized that, in fact, the BlackBerry is not ascendant -- but that it is fighting for its life.
RIM's woebegone story is the stuff of science-fiction epic. A technology juggernaut that emerged from a sleepy Canadian backwater, RIM came to dominate the smartphone industry in a few years. Its BlackBerry managed to become an indispensable tool of the global elite in Davos and Washington D.C. as well as a status symbol to tweens shopping Tokyo's Ginza and San Francisco hipsters alike. Just three years ago, Fortune named RIM the world's fastest growing company, as it expanded profits at a monster rate of 84%. But after months of increasingly dire struggle, RIM announced this week that it had engaged JPMorgan (JPM) and RBC Capital to "review" its strategic options, all but confirming that the end of RIM as we know it is finally at hand. The behemoth appears to be wasting away at time-lapse speed. What happened?
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The plunge seems precipitous, but the downfall has been a longtime coming. RIM's stock has plunged some 90% since its 2008 high. Five years have passed since the iPhone came out and, unlike most other phonemakers, RIM still doesn't have a viable competitor to sell. It wasted time denying the growing appeal of iPhones and Android devices, losing favor with consumers and developers in the meantime. Even worse, it no longer has a stranglehold on IT managers, a growing number of which are now letting employees bring their device of choice to work.
Until now, RIM's response has been the same: BlackBerry 10. As delays of the new operating system piled up, the refrain began to ring hollow. Devices powered by BlackBerry 10 aren't expected out until later this year. "This is a train that's left the station," says Mike Abramsky, a former RBC Capital Markets analyst who spent over a decade covering RIM. "You just can't put that genie back in the bottle."
RIM's decision to enlist two major banks in evaluating its options means the company is highly likely to put itself -- or at least major parts of its business -- on the auction block. The company could ditch the hardware business and spin itself into a software and services company, licensing its still-valuable email service and infrastructure to other phone manufacturers. (That is a solution one of its former co-CEOs is said to have proposed.) Or it could throw its weight behind a strategic partnership like Microsoft (MSFT) and Nokia (NOK), or just sell off the entire business. None of the options are good.
Of course, there was a time when RIM could do no wrong. Based in tiny Waterloo, Ontario, the company started out as a consulting business in 1984. It later developed and sold digital barcode readers used by the movie industry to scan through spools of film, as well as two-way pagers. In 2003 it launched the first BlackBerry, wowing employees with push email and teeny-tiny QWERTY keyboards. IT professionals loved the product because of ample security controls -- they could, for instance, shut off access to websites deemed inappropriate or remotely erase the contents of a lost device with the push of a button. It wasn't long before BlackBerries became the accessory of choice for working professionals and chief information officers were purchasing thousands of email-enabling servers from RIM.
In Canada, RIM became a darling. And all across the world, "CrackBerry" addicts were signing on by the millions as BlackBerries became the smartphone of choice for a whole army of increasingly mobile professionals. "It was a great source of pride in Canada," says Abramsky, the former RBC Capital Markets analyst. "It was almost like Apple is in the United States -- a local tech company that's also a leading player on the world stage."
The tide started to turn in 2007, when Apple introduced the iPhone. At first, many -- including, of course, RIM's managers -- dismissed its potential in the enterprise. After all, Apple's Steve Jobs had made it clear that catering to enterprise customers wasn't a priority, once referring to CIOs as "chief information orifices." Google's Android was also developed with consumers, not corporate users, in mind. It didn't matter. Before long, employees who had stood in line to buy shiny new touchscreens began bringing their new phones to work.
Both iOS and Android managed to overtake RIM precisely because they appealed to everyday users, not enterprise customers. They launched user-friendly app stores with millions of sleek, time-sucking apps. (RIM was unfashionably late to launching its own application store.) And they gave users access to the full web, not the miniaturized version offered on BlackBerries and low-end handsets. RIM's device -- once the poster-child for mobile innovation -- fell badly behind.
"For years and years we asked RIM to give us the ability to control every last little aspect of the devices and RIM went right with us," says Bob Burkhart, director of new product innovation at Nationwide Mutual Insurance. "They were so busy doing what we wanted them to do that they took their eye off the ball."
Then-CEOs Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis brushed off the threat from Apple and Google. They believed that users wouldn't want to type emails on a touchscreen device, and that their superior security controls would keep IT departments faithful. But employees wanted the latest, coolest gadgets so badly that they were willing to pay for them out of their own pocket. And, in the midst of an economic crisis, CIOs couldn't ignore the cost benefits of letting employees purchase their own phones. They also discovered they could get many of RIM's security controls from a growing list of eager third-party vendors.
RIM was losing its grip on the enterprise and consumer markets, but the company's management was still in denial. In the fall of 2010, Balsillie and Lazaridis called the sales team in to discuss RIM's roadmap, including plans to launch an iPad competitor, the PlayBook. "Mike came in to that sales meeting about as arrogant as you could be," says a former RIM executive. "The feeling at that time was that we were substantially behind Apple in the smartphone category. But he had no doubt that we would succeed given the products we had coming." The Playbook was a disastrous flop.
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By the time 2015 rolls around, it's expected that 55% of business devices will be purchased by employees, not CIOs. And, when given the choice, most consumers -- at least in North America -- are choosing Apple or Google, not BlackBerry. From healthcare to retail to financial services, companies are rolling out so-called "bring your own device" (BYOD) programs.
If they haven't done so yet, they're surely thinking about it. Jim Spicer, CIO of Wells Fargo, says his employees operate primarily on BlackBerries, but "we're looking into whether or not we would consider allowing personal mobile devices." Even traditional BlackBerry-only shops like the U.S. government have started allowing employees to bring iPhones and Android devices into the workplace -- or army base.
From a windowless office at Fort Bliss' Mission Command Complex in El Paso, Texas, Michael McCarthy oversees the U.S. Army's Smartphone Project, an ambitious undertaking to arm 1.2 million American soldiers with mobile devices. Just a few years ago, when BlackBerries were the only smartphones certified to handle government data, McCarthy's task would have been simple enough. But these days, even the Department of Defense is jumping on the "consumerization" bandwagon and letting soldiers fill their camouflaged cargo pockets with all sorts of devices.
"We've tried big tablets, little tablets, Android phones, Windows phones, iPhones and even iPods," says McCarthy, a former artillery officer. "Initially we looked at BlackBerries as well but the soldiers preferred not to use them."
To keep tabs on the various devices, McCarthy uses software from Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Good Technology, one of the largest players in a growing pool of mobile device management providers. (Good also counts UBS (UBS) and insurance provider Nationwide among its customers.) Good and its biggest competitor, another fast-growing Silicon Valley startup called MobileIron, have both benefitted from RIM's declining popularity and recent missteps.
Last October, MobileIron CEO Bob Tinker was schmoozing with customers at a San Francisco restaurant when he noticed some of his guests furiously hitting the buttons on their BlackBerries. As it turned out, a massive network failure had shut off email access for millions of BlackBerry users. For three days, RIM users had to turn elsewhere for their email fix. In hindsight, the outage was like watching a life support patient's monitor flicker.
"The rise of the iPhone and some of the missteps by RIM have driven an acceleration of our business," Tinker says from a dimly lit conference room at his company's Mountain View, Calif. headquarters. (Speaking of outages, an electrocuted squirrel caused a block-wide power failure on the day of Tinker's interview with Fortune.) Tinker says MobileIron has added 1,400 new enterprise customers in the last 12 months. Good Technology CEO King Lee says his company's 100% year-over-year revenue growth would not have been possible without the effects of consumerization and BYOD, not to mention BlackBerry's fall. Good is preparing to file for an IPO.
It isn't that RIM hasn't tried. In recent months, the company has pushed its own mobile device management offering, called Mobile Fusion. "We've been managing fleets of tens of millions of devices for years now," David Heit, VP of strategy at RIM, told Fortune last March after Mobile Fusion was announced. "So where we are in the learning curve is incredibly far."
The BlackBerry maker is known for its unmatched security features, but that may no longer be enough to succeed even in this space, as companies like MobileIron, Good and others have had a significant head start. And, even if Fusion succeeds in gaining market share, it won't help RIM sell many more phones. In fact, since it supports iPhones and Android devices, the opposite could even be true.
RIM still has plenty of assets, zero debt and over $2 billion in the bank. Despite some the high-profile outages, the NOC infrastructure it's built is quite reliable and its email service is fast and relatively affordable. RIM also has 77 million subscribers worldwide, and is extremely popular in Indonesia and parts of Latin America. It's got its die-hard fans in the United States too, like President Barack Obama and homemaking queen Martha Stewart, who carries two BlackBerries at all times.
The company's trajectory, though, is dismal. It has lost millions of subscribers in North America, and recently warned that its "financial performance will continue to be challenging for the next few quarters" and that it expects an operating loss for its fiscal first quarter, which ends on June 2. After several disappointing quarters, co-CEOs Balsillie and Lazaridis resigned and former COO Heins took over as CEO earlier this year. Heins, a longtime RIM insider, first downplayed the company's troubles. But in recent weeks he has changed his tone, acknowledging that "substantial change" is necessary. And yet, up until now, he's also been touting BlackBerry 10 as the answer to RIM's problems.
"RIM doesn't just want to have its cake and eat it too," says Nirm Shanbhag, Managing Director of Interbrand San Francisco, which tracks brands' global value (not surprisingly, RIM's has been on the decline). "It doesn't even know what it wants for dessert."
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At a kick-off party at the recent BlackBerry World conference in Orlando, free booze and chocolate covered mango-on-a-stick are being passed around. Several thousand attendees are strolling through a large showroom, sipping their drinks and checking out demos of BlackBerry apps made by the likes of Cisco (CSCO) and SAP (SAP). There are no new BlackBerry phones to be seen. But there is a pimped-out police car with a flashy dashboard powered by QNX, the operating system RIM has repurposed as BlackBerry 10. A crowd has gathered to ogle the shiny car. One young executive from a Canadian mobile operator admires the RIM-powered gadgets inside, then pulls out an iPhone and glances down at his email. "Don't tell anyone," he says jokingly, quickly putting the device back in his pocket.
Later in the evening, RIM's Heins makes an appearance. At six-foot-six-inches tall, it's easy for the newish CEO to exude confidence. "It has to succeed," Heins says when asked about the upcoming BlackBerry 10 operating system. "Failure is not an option."
Increasingly, it is looking like failure is a likely possibility. There are plenty of defectors right here in the room, at RIM's own party. Outside, from everyday consumers to IT dudes, customers are ditching RIM hand over fist. The majority of Silicon Valley developers aren't even considering creating apps for the company's platform -- at this point, they're more likely to develop for Microsoft's upcoming Windows phones than RIM.
So will Heins sell the business off piece by piece, go the partnership route, or try to stick to the current plan of pushing BlackBerry 10? Only one thing is clear: The odds of RIM regaining its former glory are about as good as the chance of aliens descending on Orlando's Marriott next May.


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Sadly, we have all heard stories and read articles about teens, seemingly in peak athletic condition, who suddenly and shockingly have died during sports activities.
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(L-R) Actors Zoe Kravitz, Kevin Bacon, January Jones, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender attend the 'X-Men: First Class' New York Premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre on May 25, 2011 in New York City.
Fantasy and comedy were the two top genres generating the biggest bucks at the box office. Here's a rundown of this past weekend's favorite five.
First, there was Superman, then along came "Rocket Man" and then came the "X-Men." This weekend, they were back for the fifth time with the backstory about their younger years as superheroes drawing a big but not the biggest audience. Still, "X-Men: First Class" powered a solid $56 million for Fox.
In its second weekend, "The Hangover Part II" was knocked into second place but is still drawing strong business for Warner Bros. with $32.4 million. "Kung Fu Panda 2," the animated movie about Po, the martial arts master, kicked in $24.3 million for Paramount/DreamWorks.
Captain Jack Sparrow and his band of "Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" fell into fourth place, capturing $18 million in doubloons in its third week in release for Buena Vista. The female raunch-fest "Bridesmaids" finished fifth, grossing $12.1 million for Universal.


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ADD Symptoms in Children
The symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder are so varied in nature that no two people exhibit a similar set of symptoms. Some people may show extreme passivity as a reflection of their condition whereas in others it may manifest itself in aggressive hyperactivity.
The American Psychiatric Association based in Washington DC details out fourteen symptoms of ADD that can be used a checklist to understand and determine the presence of the condition. Out of these fourteen symptoms, eight need to be present in the individual as a child for child ADD or child ADHD treatment to be meted out.
ADD is fairly prevalent among children about 2 to 5 percent of children in the United States are estimated to be suffering from this condition. Most doctors feel that ADD is something that people do not outgrow and one needs medication and therapy for life, if one is afflicted with this problem. Prescription ADD treatment includes amphetamine and methylphenidate. Boys are at a higher risk than girls to show ADD symptoms. However, it is arguable whether this piece of statistics is flawed due to their general rowdiness and energetic behavior.
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FOLLANSBEE - St. Ferdinand Church in Cranberry Township, Pa., was the setting for the Oct. 16 wedding that united Tami Downing and Dominic Croce in marriage. The Rev. George Dalton celebrated the noon ceremony.
Parents of the bride are Gregory and Bonnie Downing of Cranberry Township. Parents of the groom are Ellen and the late Dominic L Croce of Follansbee.
Heather Henry of Pittsburgh, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Crystal Taibi of Weirton, Jamie Wilker of Cranberry Township, Stephanie Handlovic of Cranberry Township, cousin of the bride, and Melanie Kern of Daphne, Ala., Trishann Sacripanti of Colliers and Carly Gima of Follansbee, niece of the groom, all served as bridesmaids. Eliza Utt of Weirton was the flower girl.
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The Olympic body must decide if Park Jong-woo will receive the medal it has withheld from him since Aug. 10.
IOC President Jacques Rogge says it has formed a disciplinary commission "to look at the issue."
This week, FIFA suspended Park for two matches after finding him guilty of "unsporting behavior (which) cannot be tolerated."
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San Antonio police are searching for a man who they said robbed a Southeast side bank.
Police said a black male described as being between 35 and 40 years old, about 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing about 200 pounds, walked in to the Compass Bank in the 100 block of Goliad Road on Dec. 22, 2012, and handed the teller a note that read, "Give me the money."
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South-West Storm: Trains delayed and roads blocked as weather batters Somerset (From Yeovil Express)
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FLOODING is expected for Silk Mills Bridge to Bathpool overnight and in to the morning.
sandbags are available from Somerset County Council on 01823-356356.
Certainly going to be watching the #tone http://t.co/smo8hTToyn— @WeatherTaunton 23 December 2013
#UKStorm Customers with tickets for today (23/12) as well as 24/12 can travel on any service over the 2 days— @FGW 23 December 2013
HEAVY rain will continue through tonight clearing in the early hours of tomorrow.
Windy conditions remain and motorists are still advised to take care.
RT @CiderSi: @adangerousage @EnvAgencySW #monksilverriver has burst its banks in Williton...— @adangerousage 23 December 2013
Currently 1 severe flood warning, 29 flood warnings and 47 flood alerts in the South West. http://t.co/TAKacriIxL #floodaware #UKstorm— @EnvAgencySW 23 December 2013
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Traffic v slow both ways,A38 btwn Taunton and Wellington.Flooding nr garden centres,1 car stuck #Somerset Could close later?— @rwsweet 23 December 2013
Some terrible #flooding by willowbrook #ThinkDontSink not being patrolled by police so please take extra care http://t.co/GHVeBA4pHI— @WeatherTaunton 23 December 2013
MOTORISTS travelling on the A38 between Taunton and Wellington are being urged to take their time.
Reports are coming in of standing water and parts of the road flooding.
FLOODING has been reported at the A39 at Long Street, Williton, near Townsend.
We are getting reports that Monksilver River has burst its banks in Williton.
REPORTS of A358 Tatworth Road closed both ways due to fallen tree between Chardstock Lane (Chard) and House's Lane (Tatworth).
Highways teams working hard today - 225 calls so far, 105 reported hazards in road inc fallen trees. Thanks to all #ukstorm #staysafe— @SomersetCouncil 23 December 2013
NORMAL service has resumed on South West Trains between Crewkerne and Axminster following an earlier fallen tree on the line.
SOMERSET'S firefighters have received 40 weather-related calls so far, including calls from two motorists who needed rescuing from floodwater.
A FLOOD warning has been issued for Doniford Stream in the Sampford Mill Farm area near Williton with flooding expected on Sampford Brett Bridge on the A358 within the next two hours.
THE Environment Agency has stepped up its warnings for a number of our rivers.
A flood warning has now been placed on the River Isle between Chard Reservoir and Hambridge.
An Environment Agency spokesman said: "River levels on the River Isle at Donyatt and River Isle at Ashford Mill are currently rising in response to the rain that has already fallen."
The River Parrett at Chiselborough and at Gawbridge has now also been placed under a flood warning and the authority warn the highest water level will be at approximately 5pm.
The River Axe, between Winsham to Axminster, including Chard Junction and Weycroft, is also on a flood warning.
A spokesman said: "The Axe catchment is saturated and extremely sensitive to further rainfall. Flooding is expected imminently."
The River Tone is still at the authority's lowest risk band - flood alert.
VIVARY Park warden Shaun Cregan is monitoring the water levels and debris from trees across the Taunton park. Photo: Clayton Jane Photography.
WATER levels are rising across the River Tone.
Pictured is the river flowing through Vivary Park in Taunton and it appears to be getting quite close to overflowing into the park.
POLICE say that Stoke Road, at Henlade, near the A358, is "just passable" due to flooding.
THE A358 at Mattock's Tree Hill, near Greenway Lane, is partially blocked due to a fallen tree, police have just reported.
East Reach in #Taunton now open again after loose roof tiles removed by fire service. Traffic remains heavy #ukstorm— @SomersetCouncil 23 December 2013
Be #floodaware Make sure you have batteries for your radio to get flood updates in case of a power cut. More info: http://t.co/IUl9v0SnJ1— @EnvAgencySW 23 December 2013
EAST Reach in Taunton has been partially closed after roof tiles were falling from the Victoria Jubilee building.
Eye witness Emma Vearncombe said the tiles were narrowly missing cars driving along the road.
She said: "The fire brigade are there securing the roof as it remains unsafe and the police are redirecting traffic.
"It is really lucky than no one was hit."
THE wild weather has not put people off coming into Taunton town centre this afternoon.
Pictured are people crossing the bridge over the River Tone. Photo: Clayton Jane Photography.
THE Environment Agency has placed flood warnings on seven rivers in the South-West.
A flood warnings is one step higher on the authority's warning list than a flood alert.
Level One - flood alert
Level Two - flood warning
Level Three - severe flood warning
STRONG winds have also carried a large parasol from the beer garden at the Ring of Bells pub through the roof of an outbuilding next to St James Street doctors practice. No one was hurt.
A HAMP resident says the storm has caused five huge fencing panels to crash down in his garden.
Geoffrey Ridgway tried to secure the panels after two came crashing down over the weekend, but says five have now collapsed completely.
He told the Mercury: "I heard this weather is set to carry on over the next few days and I'm worried more damage is yet to come."
Eastover in #Bridgwater currently closed due to risk of falling debris. Avoid the area if you can #ukstorm— @SomersetCouncil 23 December 2013
Police and fire crews have been called to help secure an unsafe roof in Eastover, Bridgwater...
A section of pavement just past Argos has been cordoned off due to the high winds. Please stay safe in this area #keepingyousafe— @ASPTauntonTC 23 December 2013
The scene in Burnham
Sedgemoor District Council has told the Mercury that a window in St Mary Street in Bridgwater has been cordoned off after being blown out by the harsh weather.
The road remains open.
Burnham High Street
The scene from High Street, Bridgwater. Photo: Jeff Searle.
THIS is the current departure board at Taunton Train Station:
Don't take risks with your safety, stay away from promenades and out of the sea, however tempting the surf stay #floodaware— @EnvAgencySW 23 December 2013
http://t.co/rpiWb8Ug96 has anybody lost a roof? Its in my garden #windy #roofless @GazetteMMarsh— @gpethick 23 December 2013
NATIONAL Rail says the line between Tiverton Parkway and Taunton is now back open after a tree had fallen on the line.
30 minutes from call to clean up ! Thank you Taunton Deane & The DLO @Halcon1Team http://t.co/mtiHTn6INm— @Murph2406 23 December 2013
'Tis the season...when it's best not to travel http://t.co/c68OIEIoeO— @timoncheese 23 December 2013
THE A39 is partially blocked through Nether Stowey due to a fallen tree. The council is on the scene.
Keep up to date with our live travel page.
63mph wind gust recorded west Bridgwater— @JackieSealey1 23 December 2013
ONE lane is blocked due to rain and surface water on M5 Southbound between J25 A358 (Taunton) and J26 A38 (Wellington).
Matrix signs are set to 50 mph.
Lots of reports of fallen trees across Somerset. If you spot anything on our roads please call 0845 345 9155 #ukstorm— @SomersetCouncil 23 December 2013
So glad I had done all my shopping so can stay inside today, teach all you last minute shoppers! Go safe if driving out there today #windy— @cllrjaybaker 23 December 2013
THE wind proves too strong for the umbrella of one shopper as people fend off the rain by wrapping up. Photo: Clayton Jane Photography.
SHOPPERS in Taunton are braving the wild weather conditions to get their last-minute Christmas gifts. Photo: Clayton Jane Photography.
RT @CJphotos1: @CountyGazette One sensible Shopper can rely on the #CountyGazette !! http://t.co/iafqiJ31mU— @CountyGazette 23 December 2013
THE Environment Agency are running a live flood map to let people know which rivers are under a flood alert or flood warning.
To see it for yourself, click here
THE M5 motorway around Taunton is moving well but motorists should take care as there is a lot of surface water and spray.
Photo: Highways Agency.
All our services are currently running as normal. Please follow @NXUpdates for the latest real-time information #UKStorm— @nationalexpress 23 December 2013
Reports starting to come in of fallen trees and power cables also flooding #UKStorm #drivesafe #floodaware— @west_weather 23 December 2013
THE Met Office has an amber weather warning in place for Somerset.
The warning is in place until tomorrow morning.
A Met Office chief forecaster said: "A deep area of low pressure will sweep an active frontal system across England and Wales on Monday.
"This will bring 20-40 mm rainfall quite widely, with over 60 mm likely across parts of the high ground of southern England and South Wales.
"Falling onto saturated ground, this will bring the risk of both surface water and river flooding."
Wind speeds will also increase throughout the day with 70-80 mph likely around exposed coasts, particularly along the English Channel.
The forecaster added: "Further inland, gusts of 50-60 mph are likely through the amber area, with a lower risk of gusts reaching 70 mph - more especially across southeast England during the evening."
SOMERSET Waste Partnership says waste and recycling collections are currently underway but there is some disruption due to high winds.
For advice on avoiding problems from high winds, click here.
Wildest day imaginable here in Taunton - delivered local Xmas cards on foot before the worst of the weather - battening down the hatches!— @Tauntonmuffin 23 December 2013
THE Environment Agency currently has 32 flood alerts and three flood warnings in place for the South-West.
Flood alerts are in place for the lower part of the River Tone and River Parrett.
SEND your flood pictures to email@example.com or tweet them to @CountyGazette
REPORTS of flooding on roads around the Somerset Levels.
Motorists should be wary of trying to drive around Muchelney and Aller, near Langport.
W COUNTRY CONTD Expect fragmentary lull in rainfall across W/N areas later afternoon-early eve before it re-establishes again mid-late eve.— @fergieweather 23 December 2013
Later tonight, emphasis for strongest winds (gusts to 70+mph) becomes focused into S/SE of England, essentially from #Hampshire eastwards— @fergieweather 23 December 2013
THE worst of the rain is expected to pour down on our region between now and 3pm.
Then there will be a brief respite and squally showers before another weather system brings more heavy rain tonight.
Passengers with tickets to travel after 1200 today may use tickets on an earlier service, but are warned to expect it to be busy.— @FGW 23 December 2013
THE Environment Agency is urging drivers to "think not sink" and be flood aware with heavy rains forecast.
It says: "People are being asked to stay away from promenades along the south west coast on Monday and Tuesday because of the wet and windy conditions.
"Rivers that are slow to respond to rainfall - like the lower reaches of the River Severn - could also pose a flood risk into Boxing Day.
"People who are set to be away for the festive period are urged to check the flood risk for their local area and, if necessary, take steps to protect valuable items left at home.
"Drivers are also urged to check the latest flood updates ahead of their journey - and to not to drive through dangerous floodwater."
The warning comes after a joint Environment Agency and AA survey found more than half (54 per cent) of UK drivers - would endanger themselves and their vehicles by driving through moving flood water.
People are encouraged to check the Environment Agency website for the latest flood information, follow #floodaware on Twitter and sign up to free flood warnings (click here).
THIS is the latest from South West Trains:
"Heavy rain and strong winds of up to 60mph have been forecast across our network today until 06:00 Tuesday 24 December.
"There is a very high possibility of severe disruption commencing at around 13:00 today.
"High winds can blow debris and trees from the trackside and from neighbouring land onto the track.
"On Tuesday 24 December first train services may be run as route proving trains to operate through the affected section of track to check no obstructions are on the track.
"We will continue to monitor the forecast and will update our website with further information.
"Customers are advised to only travel this afternoon (Monday 23) if absolutely necessary and to check before travelling."
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Double Ice Bock - Southampton Publick House
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Ratings: 35 | Reviews: 24 | Show All Ratings:
New York
3.66/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
#70/110. Shared by schen9303. 8oz. bottle into Hill Farmstead stemware.
Pours thick with little to no head. Beer is a clear orange copper with no lace but huge, thick, oily legs that really cling to the glass. Solid.
Nose is rice, metal, pear and a slightly sweet lychee fruit. Moderately aromatic.
Opens corn, moderate hop and yeast bitterness. Some sweet cane sugar and a fruity malt body come through in the middle finished by accented yeast and booze. Sweet, syrupy aftertaste. There's a ton of complexity here but not all the flavors that come through are great.
Full bodied with moderate carbonation. Slick and viscous in the mouth and a little bit bubbly and oily going down. Really coats the palate. Messy finish with a long, lingering aftertaste. Pretty nice.
As an Eisbock, this is a very good interpretation of the style. However, as an enjoyable beer, this doesn't quite cut it. Certainly worth trying since there are so few pure eisbocks around. Expect an experience... just not necessarily a great one.
Serving type: bottle
02-26-2014 00:45:47 | More by SpeedwayJim
4/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Thanks for the opportunity to try both vintages side by side Brad, a wonderful experience.
Beer is brown and clear with no head, no carbonation, no lacing, no retention.
Aroma is malty, the older one was a little papery.
Beer is thick, like syrup, dry on the finish, very dry, malty and slightly oxidized, a little plums and stone fruits with some raisins and figs. Interesting, very nice beers but the older one is probably over the hill at this point.
Serving type: bottle
06-19-2012 01:42:14 | More by drabmuh
District of Columbia
3.9/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Shared by ygtbsm94. Thanks a lot, Brad!
Vintages 2006 & 2009, served side by side.
2006 bottle 23/100
2009 bottle 8/75
The 2006 vintage appears remarkably darker than the 2009, which appears orange colored. Neither beer displays any head or leaves any trace of lacing on the glass.
The aroma offers apples, grapes, English malts, toffee.
The flavor is sweet, but not nearly as much as I was expecting, certainly not cloying. Although the beers drastically differ in appearance, they smell and taste nearly identical. The beer drinks almost like an apple / grape liqueur, or an after dinner cordial. The bready, biscuity, English malt character is present in the flavor, but plays only a subtle role.
The feel is thin and light, with virtually no carbonation. Like sipping a strong white wine or alcoholic white grape juice.
Overall, this was quite a treat, and especially cool to try not one, but two vintages of this rare delicacy.
Serving type: bottle
05-29-2012 21:34:45 | More by Huhzubendah
3.6/5 rDev -12%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Thanks to Torgo for bringing this rare, cute little bottle to a tasting & busting it open. 7 oz. nip bottle, 54/75, 2009 vintage.
Small pour looks like amber that a pre-historic bug might be trapped in. Nose is fruit-infused malt liquor with an alcoholic sting in the nose hair.
Double Ice Bock hides the alcohol avalanche well, but it still leans into the back of the throat with a solid shoulder. Loads of honey dominate the palate, along with pears, other light fruits. Spare carbonation leads to a heaviness, both in the mouth & in the stomach. Tasty, but a few ounces is plenty, seven would be fine, but understood why a full twelve ounces of glass would be too much.
This is a good brew that I'm delighted to have had - once. Everything about this beer screams extreme, from the nose to the heavy taste.
Serving type: bottle
12-24-2011 06:17:33 | More by maximum12
3.63/5 rDev -11.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A big thanks to Jeff for sharing bottle 10/75.
A: The pour is golden orange in color with a mild chill haze. Really no head or carbonation to it at all. Not that this should come as a surprise.
S: Smells slightly oxidized with a bit of a stale brown sugar note up front. Certainly sweet and malty as I had anticipated, but very minimal booze presence. Some fruits such as golden plums and raisins, and a floral honey character is also there.
T: Quite the fruity flavor here. Light peaches to go along with the golden plum and raisin thing. Caramel, brown sugar, and mild alcohol which actually is a good thing (I think) in this beer. Mild honey characteristics on the palate as well.
M: Not quite as full in body as I had anticipated. And while there is essentially no carbonation, it's not syrupy, which is a plus.
O: I was expecting this to just be disgustingly boozy, but it was actually nicely hidden (especially for 18%). A nice beer to try, but not amazing.
Serving type: bottle
04-27-2011 22:53:21 | More by womencantsail
3.63/5 rDev -11.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Nothing like getting hammered on Southampton beers and then finishing up with something at 18%.
A - Dark yellow colored beer, slight bit of head on it.
S - Honey, little bit of grain, some malts. The smell on this is surpisingly absent, just a bit of sweetness and honey.
T - Wow, talk about well hidden ABV. There is not a ton of flvor on this, but there is not really any alcohol I can taste either. Honey, sweet malts, and a touch of alcohol.
M - Medium bodied, not a ton of carbonation.
O - Well, for something this high in alcohol, it is pretty easy to drink, although there is not tons of flavor on it. A nice sipper that you can relax with. I used to drink a lot of scotch, I could have this at night instead.
Serving type: bottle
04-21-2011 05:14:14 | More by AgentZero
3.8/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The final beer of our Southampton showdown. Thanks to nyrangerfan for this one. Bottle #53/75, 2009 vintage.
A - I was surprised that this was actually carbonated. A finger of tan foam settles to a thick collar and some wispy bubbles, but no lace. Mostly transparent caramel body. Impressive for the ABV, no doubt.
S - Grains, malted barley, sweet caramel, honey - largely traditional "bock" flavors. Alcohol is extremely well-hidden.
T - The taste has a bit more overt fusel alcohol, but it's still well-hidden for 18%. The main flavor is sweet malt, although the estery alcohol adds some bitterness to keep things from becoming cloying.
M - Lower carbonation, some obvious alcohol heat, and a lightly sticky texture that never seems overly heavy or viscous even though it's fairly full in body.
D - The alcohol is impressively disguised, and 7oz is actually a fairly appropriate serving size - I think I'd be done if I tried to tackle a 12oz (or larger) on my own. Drinks more like a spirit than beer, but quite enjoyable as a nightcap. I'd really like to try this again with more age on it, as I can imagine it being quite special at the 4-5 year mark.
Serving type: bottle
04-15-2011 04:49:59 | More by MasterSki
4.33/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Southampton Mega Tasting!
A - Pours an orange/red, some bubbles here and there, slight head on an aggressive pour. No lacing or cap after the initial pour.
S - Huge sugary sweetness, honey-like, reminds me of a mead. Some citrus in there as well, but mostly, lots of rich sweetness.
T - Taste is more of the same from the nose. Huge sweetness, brown sugars, honey, nice smooth alcohol. Lots of sweetness but balanced (if you can call it that) with booze.
M - Light to medium, syrupy, rich and decadent.
O - I liked this one. Similar to a mead, which I love. The sweetness and booze make this a sipper, not to mention it would put you on the floor at 18%. Recommend!
Serving type: bottle
04-10-2011 15:23:05 | More by Sean9689
4.2/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle 39/75 of the 2009 vintage. Huge thanks to Tony for sharing this tiny rarity. Very cool.
A: Clear orange body with a slight film on top that can't even be called a head. Nice legs, though. Looks like syrup.
S: Big, sweet, nutty, and bready. Fruity, slightly spicy alcohol, but amazingly little burn for the strength. Decidedly German maltiness, actually resembling a maibock. Surprisingly simple.
T: Sweeter than the nose, with toffee and sherry notes joining the dryer hints of bread and nuts that were adumbrated by the nose. Warmth and spice on the finish, but quite smooth for the astronomical ABV. Delicious and amazingly well balanced for what it is.
M: Slick, smooth, and almost still. A few fine bubbles creep in on the tail end. Nice.
D: My share of the bottle (which was carefully split 5 ways) was plenty to review, but nowhere near enough to satisfy me. 3 or even, dare I say, 4 ounces probably would have done that.
Notes: I definitely never expected to get to try this beer, and it was really a treat. I was shocked at how simple and straightforward the aroma in particular was, as it wasn't going for anything really extreme. The more I sipped it, though, the more I appreciated the smoothness and balance that were somehow maintained after such a radical alcohol boost. Very, very good beer.
Serving type: bottle
02-21-2011 23:38:36 | More by woosterbill
3.53/5 rDev -13.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Thanks to Azurelimits for opening this 187mL bottle at a recent tasting. Served in a snifter.
Pours an orange-honey color with a thin, bubbly white head. Much better looking than I would have expected given the alcohol volume on this. Seems to be pretty carbonated. White bubbly head does subside quite quickly, however, and only leaves behind a few legs on the side of the glass. The nose is quite striking with a very strong, sweet honey-like presence to start out along with quite a bit of alcohol. There is also some slight peach and melon characteristics.
The taste isn't quite as fruity and is more toward sugar overkill. It's balanced out by a good dose of booze, but I'm not sure these are really the two things I'd like to have balancing one another out. Medium body with low levels of carbonation. Sugar and alcohol just end up making up too much of this beer and I wasn't terribly impressed, though I did quite enjoy the nose.
Serving type: bottle
01-16-2011 14:28:01 | More by Thorpe429
New Jersey
4.3/5 rDev +5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Bottle # 45 of 75 from the 2009 release. What a cold release that one was!
Appearance: Pours a transparent "Grade A Dark Amber Maple Syrup" color with some active carbonation bubbles showing. Absolutely no crown, retention, or lace.
Smell: Dates, raisins, sherry, and a hint of toffee.
Taste: Same as the nose but with a bit of alcohol, black pepper, dark fruit, a bit of ripe fruit, and a tiny caramel note.
Mouthfeel: Fuller side of medium bodied with subtle but enjoyable carbonation.
Drinkability: Pretty high despite the abv. Recommended.
Serving type: bottle
11-25-2010 18:31:53 | More by koopa
4.4/5 rDev +7.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Huge thanks to slander for providing this one. Bottle 11 of 100 vintage 2006.
A-Golden kissed copper hue with a wisp of light tan foam that vanished quickly and no lace at all. No real surprise considering the ABV.
S-Rich, sweet caramel, brown sugar, caramel and ummm, caramel and a touch of alcohol burn. Overall though this comes off subtle for such a big beer.
T-A boat load of sweet, luscious caramel malt, a touch of dark fruit and vanilla sweetness. The alcohol is amazingly barely perceptible.
M-Full bodied and as smooth as smooth can be!
D-Only not a 5 due to the 18%....this one WILL kick you in the ass for sure if one does not respect it. Absolutely unreal smoothness! This one is all caramel and alcohol....a liquefied, adult version of a Werther's Original!
Serving type: bottle
11-15-2010 13:27:57 | More by Deuane
4.15/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Huge Thanks to Diego for providing this one. Bottle 44.
A: Pours a nice golden amber hue with no real head at all. No lace noted.
S: Aromas of rich sweet caramel, brown sugar, and mild dark fruits. Rather subtle though to be honest for such a big beer.
T: Sweet candy malts. Loads of caramel, dark fruit, and sweet dark cherries. Simple but loaded with goodness. Not a hint of the ABV that this one packs.
M: On the fuller side of body, still carbonation, sweet, drinkable, deadly.
D: Good, I loved this one. Nice brew, one I am honored to get the chance at drinking.
Serving type: bottle
04-19-2010 16:42:38 | More by tpd975
Rhode Island
4/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Thanks very much to Thirstybird for sharing this - I know he had to wait in the cold for a while to score this. Bottle #65/70 served in a tulip. Poured a translucent copper - no head, just some bubbles. Nose is very subtle - malty, some caramel and a hops character reminiscent of a German pils. Taste consistent with nose. Mouthfeel is medium-bodied and slightly viscous with a little heat up-front, that gradually dissipates at the back. I am pretty shocked that this is an 18% beer. Good thing it comes in small bottles because it is deceivingly light and easy to quaff.
Serving type: bottle
03-07-2010 00:32:42 | More by Jwale73
New York
3.75/5 rDev -8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Bottle #22 of 75 from 2010 year release. Waited for a long time out the cold to try this one.
Poured into a snifter glass. Pours an absolutely clear orange with some faint bubbles coming to the top - no head to mention of but I'm not surprised here as the ABV is quite high. The beer has a slight carbonation to it though.
Smell: A strange mix between grainy malts and clover honey. This is the least attractive thing for me in this brew. The graininess strikes the nose harshly and honey-like profile tries to make up for it but fails. What is fascinating about the nose - zero alcohol. No hotness detected what-so-ever... Pretty impressive for 18%.
Taste: Another surprise is the hops and is the first thing to grab the tongue. This is quickly followed by a mellow sweetness, similar to a very light honey and apricots. Again there is a graininess coming from the malts almost like tannins from the husk of grain. The mouthfeel is obviously full bodied and on the low end for carbonation. Drinks like its 2% ABV
Overall: Ummm... Hello??? Alcohol? Are you there? This drinks like a non-alcoholic beverage and thats what makes this beer crazy. Even half a pour and I'm buzzed so its definitely there, you just won't notice it until the end. Unfortunately for me the beer has some faults in the way of harsh bitterness and graininess that needs to be mellowed out more. For everyone holding onto those icebocks, they definitely be aged to get more complexity out of them.
Serving type: bottle
02-15-2010 03:24:23 | More by phattysbox
4.5/5 rDev +10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Received in a trade with Eyedrinkale. Thanks for the opportunity, Mike. 2006 vintage 7oz. bottle # 48/100 consumed on 12/12/2009 and poured into a snifter at 55 degrees. The cap opens with a hiss. The beer is transparent dark orange with a tinge of rust and a modest half inch beige head. I expected this to be flat so a small head is a welcome head.
The aroma is of booze macerated dates. The dates are dominant, but notes of dried raisins are also present. There's a little sherry oxidation character that is rather graceful. The nose is dry, overall, but there is a touch of brown sugar and honey sweetness beneath the dried fruits and alcohol. Speaking of the alcohol, it's distinct in the nose, but I'd say it's rather well hidden for being near 20%. A vigorous swirl of the glass enlivens caramel and a dash of toffee. I notice leather sauntering away in the distance. The aroma opens up nicely with warming.
The flavor is sweet and rich dates with tame alcohol. There's more sweetness in the flavor than in the aroma. The sherry oxidation carries through to the taste and it does the beer no discredit. The dates are less prominent in the flavor, though they are present, and the influence of caramel is more apparent. I don't taste the alcohol so much as I feel it. The capacious ABV makes its presence known between midpalate and finish in the form of a centered warming on the back of my tongue that eventually arrives at my throat and in my chest. The finish is not unlike brandy, and it's surprisingly dry. My lips are sticky and my mouth is left desiccated. I desperately need a drink of water.
This was a rare treat. It drinks somewhere between a spirit and a beer. It doesn't hide its alcohol, but I found it complex and very enjoyable.
Serving type: bottle
12-13-2009 01:08:54 | More by HopHead84
4.55/5 rDev +11.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
7 ounce bottle with gold foil acquired in a trade a few months ago with Eyedrinkale, 2006 vintage, bottle #77/100, thank you so much for sending me this Mike after I talked to you about it on your trip to Carlsbad, you truly are a generous man, review #1,250, currently drinking from Belle-Vue flute glass
A-Vibrant medium red color with some golden highlights, thin 1/2 inch bubbly off white head, stays around for a while, did not expect this to have any carbonation, surprisingly good retention, nice legs
S-Alcohol and it is pretty harsh smelling, toffee, maple syrup, fresh tomatoes, other raw veggies, honey, sweetness, black pepper, raisins, brown sugar, spicy accents, citrus, plums, and caramel
T-Starts off with dark fruits, sweet malts in the middle too, finish is hot on the tongue, some molasses in the finish, good amount of caramel too but the booze play a bigger role than usual in this brew, the finish gets more dry as time goes on, more brown sugar in the next few sips, now after forty minutes or so I am picking up a lot of dates and floral accents, this one changed a lot and I came to the conclusion that this should be drank at room temperature, more flavors come out that way and you taste things you would not otherwise, in my last few sips now and I am getting a big mix of caramel and toffee, then dark fruits, then dry and toasted in the finish to go along with the alcohol
M-Hot, sweet, syrupy, and tangy mouthfeel, medium bodied, carbonation is moderate to my surprise, lots of tiny bubbles rushing to the top still after a half hour in the glass, taste lingers a long time and a lot of that is thanks to large alcohol content
D-Alcohol is not hidden at all but it is not too aggressive, does not seem like eighteen percent, smooth with both sugary tones and balanced dryness, like a nice sipping liquor, perfect serving size for a brew like this, inviting and drinkable for its strength
This was in my top five beers to try list forever until Mike shared his wealth, have not had many beers of this strength but this one took me for quite a journey, like nothing I had before, wish this was not as rare and I could revisit and experiment with aging this for different periods of time, this is 187 milliliters of complexity, there is a reason why this won gold at GABF in 2000, feel honored to trying something that says not for distribution or sale on the side of the label, would love to drink again and especially an older vintage, highly recommended
Serving type: bottle
04-03-2009 05:28:50 | More by Floydster
4.43/5 rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Big thanks to EDA for providing me this bottle (thrown in as an extra in a trade to boot!).
2004 vintage, bottle 58 of 100.
Poured a darker and slightly hazy amber color with a very small sized head. Aroma of dark fruits, caramel, alcohol, and somewhat musty. Tastes of green apples, caramel, brown sugar, and alcohol. Sweet with a green apple sourness to balance it out. Definite alcohol presence but not 18%. A definite sipping beer that I wish I had move of!
Notes from and tasted on 7/28/05
Serving type: bottle
11-04-2008 19:48:48 | More by hopdog
3.8/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a nice light orange-caramel color, pretty but absolutely flat. Minimal carbonation when the glass is swirled, even violently. Heavy legs on the sides of the glass. Aroma is syrupy sweet, some light mandarin orange, a faint alcohol presence.
Taste is a light syrupy caramel malt with some light hops. Toasty, slick, sweet fighting with bitter. Nice oily hop flavors, fresh orange blossom honey, maybe a bit of apricot or some such fleshy fruit. Surprisingly, no alcohol flavors -- none at all -- but the alcohol is obviously there as you swallow. Leaves the mouth hot.
Mouthfeel is light for what it is, especially with the ABV, but you can certainly feel the alcohol burn. A nice job not letting the malts do all the talking as with some other eisbocks I've tried. As close to a distilled spirit as I've ever tasted in a beer, more schnapps or cognac than a brewed beverage. Could pass for a thin bourbon if I didn't see the bottle. Tiny sips; make it last.
I don't mean to rate this so low, it's really better than my score suggests. However, (1) it needs more (or any) carbonation; and (2) the alcohol really drags the drinkability score down. Obviously, it takes a very talented brewer to make something like this and not come out with paint thinner.
Bottle appears as pictured, non-commercial label. Vintage 2006, bottle #60 of 100.
Serving type: bottle
09-05-2006 02:19:39 | More by assurbanipaul
4.1/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4
Light amber color, with a small ring of lacing. I would have liked it to be a darker more amber/ruby like color.
Fairly rich and nice nose (though not overly interesting and complex,) with fresh biscuit-like malt, apple, plum, peach and fairly refined alcohol.
Initially a bit sparse and husky and fairly underwhelming until the mid-palate. After that, creamy, buttery, caramel and fruit filled malt roam about, combined with a rich and luscious, huge and succulant body, especially after the mid-palate. Overall, it could be a bit more concentrated and richer up front, the finish could be longer and it could be a little sweeter as well. Overall, this is not as good as other extreme Eisbocks I have had, particularly Broken Keg Eisbock, from the old PP Carlsbad brewer.
Serving type: bottle
04-05-2006 03:30:47 | More by Crosling
4.38/5 rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Much thanks to egajdzis for sharing this bottle.
Bottle # 27/100, 2004 vintage, 187 clear mL.
Appears a hazy light amber with a small white head. Scattered lacing is left around the glass.
Smell is of peat, toffee, vanilla, molasses, caramel, and dark fruit.
Taste is of sweet vanilla cake flanked with caramel, molasses, and ripe fruit.
Mouthfeel is sugary sweet, syrupy, with brown sugar running along the palate.
Drinkability - ABV is present but not the 18% as advertised.
Serving type: bottle
03-03-2006 13:23:29 | More by weeare138
4.58/5 rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured a dark golden color with a small, off white head that left nice lacing on the glass. Aroma of caramel and toffee malts, light dried fruits, and alcohol. Taste of caramel malts, wood, nuts, sweet caramel and honey. Alcohol was present, but balanced well, a really nice eisbock, thanks EDA!
Serving type: bottle
08-08-2005 15:39:28 | More by egajdzis
4.4/5 rDev +7.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
at my favorite brewery (Kuhnhenns) with wohlfs. flemdawg, hoppybunny, and eyedrink ale. thankyou eyedrinkale for bringing this in. bottle #35. poured copper, with no head. aroma 1st smell got a sour aroma than the alcohol, fruity, like apricots, maybe pears, honey, vanilla, and malts. flavor, peaches, honey, caramel, hints of malts and the alcohol came out just right and for being 18% was not to strong at all and a nice dryness.
Serving type: on-tap
02-21-2005 04:05:06 | More by walleye
4.88/5 rDev +19.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
a 7oz nip bottle purchased at the SPH. This brew is a dark rusty nail colour with floaties and particulates abounding. Their is no real head to speak of although their is a slight fizzing of this brew which unleashes a ghastly crackling sound out of my brandy snifter, sampling glass. The aromas encompass many different things and this brew can only be compared to something like a eku28, samiclaus, or aventinus eisbock. I pick up dark fruits, booze, caramel, various german malts, flowery, leafy green hops, caramelized sugar, and more. The taste follows suit with a level of complexity that is hard for one to comprehend. Caramel, sugar, dark fruits, subtle german malts and hops, flowers, and more! The mouthfeel is thick, and *truly* coating and the drinkability can only be docked .5 points for this brews massive $18%+ abv! Truly a masterpeice of US artisianal craft brewing.
A big apology for my first review that referenced a joke (as I saw it), that was, in fact a very bad judgement call on my part. I'm sorry everyone, and very thankful for my chance to try this magnificent brew! Phil is brewing wonderful beers and I am very impressed each time I make it out to the village of Southampton.
Serving type: on-tap
01-18-2005 01:37:24 | More by francisweizen
Double Ice Bock from Southampton Publick House
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122 East 27th Street
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Dining Style:
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(212) 481-7372
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Mon-Friday 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: Mon-Thurs 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Fri 5:30pm - 11:00pm, Sat 5:00pm - 10:00pm, and Sun 3:00pm - 10:00pm
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A word from I Trulli
Opened in 1994, Nicola Marzovilla's warm and welcoming restaurant has been a favorite for more than 18 years for those in search of hearty, delicious Italian specialties. Its celebrated menu draws on the regional cuisine of the Marzovillas' homeland, Puglia. Nicola's mother, Dora, prepares hand-roll
ed fresh pastas daily. The restaurant is famed for its all-Italian wine list (expertly selected by Marzovilla), and the adjoining Enoteca offers lighter food and by-the-glass choices as well as a nightly happy hour from 3-8pm. I Trulli is a popular destination all-year round: diners can sit by the glow of the main room's rustic fireplace in winter, while in the warmer months are treated to the lush splendor of one of Manhattan's finest outdoor garden spaces.
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Diner Reviews
When I make the trip I stop by I
Trulli for dinner when I am in NYC...no questions its on my list of favorite restaurants."
Dined on 4/11/2014
Low key, good food, good service,
not noisy. Very nice. Will go there again,"
Dined on 4/2/2014
Use to go here years ago. The
quality of the staff and the food has gone down hill. Though polite they seemed not to know much about what they were serving. Some of our dishes were just meh, when one considers this was excellent to outstanding it hard not to just say, open table people, so many places near by with better Italian food. They just nned to shake up the kitchen a bit. ( example the prosciutto in the bueratta was dried out bait- the lamb chops were extremely fatty, large vein of fat in the center part of each medallion of the chops. ) In my open table request I asked for a quite table ( it was a business dinner) the other party arrived first and were seated next to the serving station which is in front away from the garden room."
Dined on 4/2/2014
If you are looking for a
restaurant with Outstanding service, ambiance, and good. This is one to consider if in the area. Come here every opportunity we get. Love the charm of the place, welcoming feel and warmth of staff. Good is the cherry on top. Highly recommend."
Dined on 3/30/2014
Great menu, wanted one of
everything! Super service and owner attending personally to every detail"
Dined on 3/28/2014
The food was awesome, the service
untouchable and the ambience was perfect. One of the best Italian places I have been to in NYC!"
Dined on 3/28/2014
We live in Ct. and eat at i trulli
often when we are taking the train into Manhattan to meet up with friends. It is consistently excellent, and the atmosphere is charming. i trulli has been in the neighborhood for years. So if you want an authentic New York restaurant without all the hustle and bustle you will love this place. Ask for a table in the garden when it is open."
Dined on 3/22/2014
Very good Italian food, excellent
service and moderately priced. Would recommend."
Dined on 3/22/2014
Personal service, food as
authentic as in Roma. Wonderful"
Dined on 3/15/2014
Very nice experience for 8 of us
basketball fans from Creighton for the Big East Tournament. My husband and I dined the day before and were impressed with the authentically Italian menu. Carefully crafted in house pasta, genuine sauces, and terrific wine list. The service was extraordinary. It was our best restaurant experience in Manhattan. Complimenti."
Dined on 3/13/2014
I LOVE this restaurant.
Wonderfully delicious food, attentive professional staff, everything absolutely perfect. I'm so happy this restaurant is in my neighborhood."
Dined on 3/12/2014
My second time, and I was not
disappointed. First time had the tasing menu, but this time a la carte. Wait staff very helpful and attentive. Looking forward to next time."
Dined on 3/9/2014
I've never been disappointed by
the food at I Trulli and my recent lunch is an excellent example. The "Frito Misto" appetizer of fried calamari, cuttlefish and zucchini with a tomato dipping sauce was excellent. So too, was the sage-flavored Sardinian dumplings, also with tomato sauce was superb. I Trulli is a wonderful place to eat!"
Dined on 3/4/2014
Everything was exceptional !
Restaurant week is a great chance for ordinary people to experience gourmet cooking at a really Fine place!!"
Dined on 3/6/2014
This is a wonderful Italian
restaurant. The food and service are consistently very good. ."
Dined on 3/7/2014
Comfortable ambiance whether you
choose to sit near the fireplace or in the protected garden... The kitchen is consistent, well prepared Italian fare you will enjoy with their nice selection of wines."
Dined on 2/28/2014
As always, I Trulli, was perfect.
Food was delicious And the service was good. Impressive wine list."
Dined on 3/6/2014
I booked at table for two during
restaurant week and was delighted to be seated by the fireplace. The panzerotti (baby calzones) were like eating little stuffed clouds of fried dough. The maiale Milanese was a work of art - the breaded pork chop came topped with a colorful salad, beautiful and delicious. The desserts were exceptional, we ordered bothe the tiramisu and the chocolate torte with coconut ice cream. This tiramisu is the best I have ever had; the infusion of espresso had my taste buds at hello. The chocolate torte was like a little chocolate volcano, inclusive of molten chocolate lava, and the caramel and hazelnut confection that cupped the gelato was the talk of the table. We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 3/6/2014
The wine recommended was great.
Food was truly the best we have had in long time. Cooked with precision and love."
Dined on 3/6/2014
Great place, excellent service and
great authentic Italian food"
Dined on 1/17/2014
Dined on 3/5/2014
Il Trulli is a charming spot,
comfortable and moderately sedate. My mistake was to order from the Restaurant Week menu. The food seemed to have been largely prepared in advance and, though not bad, was not particularly worth eating. I say this sadness because it is a place I very much wished to like. I have no doubt they are capable of much better--as at their prices they should be. That said, I doubt I'll be back."
Dined on 3/4/2014
Came here with a friend the other
day for lunch during Restaurant Week. The food was absolutely delicious and extremely filling. I enjoyed a really smooth glass of Barbera. Great service as well."
Dined on 2/28/2014
Always a good meal and good
service. Don't feel rushed to finish the meal so someone else can take your table; lots of time to enjoy the food and drink and the company at your table."
Dined on 2/28/2014
I've been there with my hubby and
both of us come from Puglia so we can confirm you the food is really tasty and "pugliese"! Enjoy the orecchiette which are handmade!!!"
Dined on 2/28/2014
Restaurant was fine, nice room and
ambiance, but got a bit noisy. Nice staff at front and serving. Food was good, not outstanding or as good as I remembered from previous visits."
Dined on 2/26/2014
We had reserved a table for two
during Restaurant Week. We had for appetizer polpo (octopus) which was very nicely done. For entree we had an exquisite Chatham cod. The wine list is one of the largest I have seen (maybe because the restaurant has an enoteca on the side). It is the size of a 100 pages book. It has great wine selection though a few less than $45/bottle. We chose a red Bacco Primitivo which was good ad reasonably priced. The Torta de Cioccolato dessert was deliziosa. The atmosphere was nice The service was attentive."
Dined on 2/23/2014
Fine dining at it's best. The
service was impeccable. Food excellent. A different presentation of burrata really stood out. The ravioli with pistachio sauce was excellent. Staff was superb!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
I did a four course tasting menu
and everything was really good!! The pastas are delectible, handmade, and truly delicious!"
Dined on 2/21/2014
Not what I expected for dinner.
The food was not as refined as I thought it would be and the ambiance not too great. They sat us in a covered porch so we felt like we were not in the restaurant proper. The inside had a fireplace and walls decorated with wine bottle and pottery that might have made the experience nicer. The food was nothing to write home about, nothing exciting or particularly memorable. Would not go again. The wines were good and the waiter was knowledgeable and made good recommendations."
Dined on 2/21/2014
We had very good service ,
unfortunately thee of the four dishes were bad. Two us us did not eat our dinner, the third ate only some. We can not recommend this dinning establishment."
Dined on 2/21/2014
We've enjoyed I Trulli over the
years for it's authenticity, delicious food and un-hyped atmosphere.. The Restaurant Week menu appeared well planned but in our case was a disappointment. Corners were clearly cut . Our 2 PM reservation may have been the end of lunch for the kitchen and it showed. I thought Restaurant Week was a chance for places to "show their stuff" and attract more future business. Every place is entitled to an "off" day. I just never imagined it from I Trulli."
Dined on 2/19/2014
A NYC friend recommended I Trulli
to me, after I asked for the best place for a great Italian meal in the city. And he was right. I decided to sit at the bar and was welcomed there from the moment I sat down. The bar staff (Ali and Sam) had the best personalities and attitudes that I'm still raving about them to anyone that will listen. And the food. Delish!!!! This is definitely a place to go with a group of people or by yourself (which I was, as I was traveling on business) and soak up the people, atmosphere, wine and food. Hands down one of my favorite and memorable meals in the city."
Dined on 2/12/2014
- Ravioli per Olivia - basically
cheese ravioli with pesto sauce. It was very delicious. 4.5 STARS - Bucatini All'Amatriciana - it was my first time having such thick spaghetti. It was also a bit bouncy/chewy - like it was fresh made. Just a tad bit salty but still very good 4STARS - Moscato d'asti - I can probably drink a whole bottle of this stuff! - Service was prompt and spot on. - Panzeratti Duo are calzones One of them had cheese and tomatoes and the other one had anchovies and olives. I preferred the cheese and tomato. 3.5 STARS - Tiramisu was wonderful however they layered the top with too much cocoa powder. Almost coughed on the powder. 3.5 STARS - The 2 person seats that are beside the walls are a little uncomfortable."
Dined on 2/19/2014
It is great, Italian food. A bit
on the expensive side, two glasses of wine, two entrees and an app will run for around 150. But well worth it."
Dined on 2/16/2014
Itrulli could be one of my 2
favorite italian restaurants i would always say yes to. Food and service were spot on. They have a wide range if wines from very affordable to omg. I look forward to my next time there"
Dined on 2/15/2014
Always marvelous Italian cuisine
from an unusual menu"
Dined on 2/14/2014
I had the unfortunate experience
of going to this restaurant on Valentine's Day. They had a special menu for Valentine's.Day: a four course meal for $78. You could not order the off the menu. For $78 a person I expect enough food so I won't be hungry after the meal. For example, one of my courses was ravioli. My plate had 5 ravioli's. It was a complete waste of money. Maybe if I had gone there on a regular night, I would have had a different experience. I would urge everyone to stay away from this restaurant when they have these special events."
Dined on 2/14/2014
Day or evening I Trulli is a
delightful place for excellent Abruzzi food there is an outstanding wine list a lovely fireplace in wintrer and a charming garden in summer."
Dined on 2/7/2014
Made 12:15 PM reservations for
lunch with a client. We were seated right away at a nice table, by the fireplace. The service was painfully slow. Once we were seated, we weren't even given menus for 15 minutes. The waiters were friendly but we waited a long time between their visits. When the food came, it was just OK."
Dined on 1/29/2014
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Well, over the quiet month of January, my mind started to wander and I was missing putting my thoughts down on paper. So I decided to write a book. What the heck, if "they" can do it why can't I?
So I wrote a book entitled:
"Earn More Tips On Your Very Next Shift...Even If You're a Bad Waiter".
Now I know what you may be saying, "Not another book about how waiters can make bigger tips". There have been hundreds of books written on the topic and thousands of articles on the web about the same thing. Well yes, you're right.
But in doing my research for this book I didn't see one single book or article that cared if the hotel or restaurant where these waiters worked were also able to improve their customer service. Only that the waiters make bigger tips.
As you know, customer service is big with me and I've complained about poor waiter service enough times on this blog. So now I decided to do something about it.
Waiters: In this book you will learn:
- My "Magical Table Greeting" that will put your customers at ease from the moment they first meet you.
- The proper way to check back on your guests' satisfaction. And no, you don't say "Is everything ok"?
- Why you don't recommend a food item to your customer, and what may happen if you do.
- Why you must serve the kids first.
- Why you want to be the weakest server in the restaurant.
- Why your table is not full of "guys".
- How to use food substitutions to your advantage, and get a BIGGER tip.
- How to make your busboy want to take care of your customers as much as you do, maybe even more!
- Why you need to know where the nearest bookstore is. (This one creates the WOW factor)
- How to be an expert at opening a bottle of wine table-side.
- How to create the "memory".
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- What NOT to teach your staff.
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- Why you must "empower" your staff and trust their judgement since they are the front-line of your business.
- How to get the Chef on your side and to try some special side dishes, and how this leads to very happy repeat customers.
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The young clientele, lengthy bar and dark wood banquettes suggest that this NYU-area brasserie would be equally at home on the Upper East Side. Comfort food works best here: The top-notch burger oozed rich juices, calamari "Brooklyn style" showcased crisp squid rings with a chunky marinara sauce, and the wine list offers affordable vinos by theglass, carafe or "big carafe." Steer clear of childish desserts like a cloying apple-pie sundae--the downstairs photo booth is a worthier throwback to your youth.
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We are big fans of the Farrell brand. In case you haven't come across them yet they are an quirky English indie with ex-Burberry fella Ben Dickens at the helm and Robbie Williams, yes him, providing some of the inspiration.
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And they have just unveiled their spring summer collection and we really like a lot of it. There's a lot of navy and white, some very classy lightweight rain coats, striking knitwear and more. There's a whiff of the 1950s about it, especially that bowling shirt.
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Swami Brahmananda is the manager of the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat and a senior staff of the Sivananda organization. A long-time practitioner of yoga, he regularly teaches yoga philosophy and meditation for the Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training Courses as well as Meditation Immersion courses. He is a much-loved, inspiring, and knowledgeable teacher.
Shyam is founder and co-director of the Yoga Warehouse, an affiliated Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, established in 1998. A highly experienced practitioner and a charismatic teacher, Shyam is an instructor in the Sivananda Teachers' Training Courses.http://www.yogawarehouse.org
Mohini an experienced and much loved Sivananda yoga teacher. She is the co-director of the Yoga Warehouse in Fort Lauderdale, and a teacher of Hatha yoga in Sivananda Teachers' Training Courses.http://www.yogawarehouse.org