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Klüdde Strong Ale - Brewery Vivant
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4.05/5 rDev +20.9%
Another6Pack had sent this to me a while back, but between awaiting picture approval and the unending onslaught of beers, I lost track of this one, buried in my refrigerator. I am thinking that, based on previous reviews, that it may have mellowed during its hiatus. The CANQuest (TM) marches on!
From the CAN: From the CAN: "Special Limited Release"; "Freshly Brewed in Michigan"; "Brewer's Reserve Limited Release"; "Belgian Style Dark Ale Brewed with Star Anise and Green Raisins"; "WHY USE CANS? We set out to build a sustainable brewery and found through our research that cans are a better option than bottles. Cans are much lighter in weight, contain more recycled content, are able to be up-cycled, and use less energy to produce. The canning line also has a much smaller footprint than a bottling line. If this was not enough, cans provide better protection from flavor degenerating oxygen and hop flavor robbing sunlight. This is the best package we can provide to bring our beer to you, tasting the way the brewer intended it. Enjoy."; "At Vivant, our brewers have the freedom to dream up new and experimental beers in order to keep their creative edge. Typically these specialty beers are reserved only for those lucky enough to stop by our pub on the right given day. As is often pointed out to us from those outside Grand Rapids, this seemed very selfish. We agreed and launched this series of small batch beers in [CAN]s."; "As the name implies it is a limited release. It is possible that the beer you are drinking is from a single batch of experimental beer that may never be brewed again. Or maybe we will make it again in a few months, or next year. Yeah, it sounds cruel but there are so many beers we want to make that we just [CAN]'t stop creating. So enjoy it while you [CAN]. If you really like it, don't tell your friends about it and just buy it all yourself."; "Cheers! Vivant Brewers".
Based on its age and the strong possibility that settling may have occurred in the lapsed time, I decided to go with a gentle pour into a Westmalle chalice. The Crack! revealed another brimful craft CAN and I could smell the anise as soon as it was opened. My pour garnered a skim of deep-brown head that quickly dissipated to wisps, but I will take responsibility on that as I did not want to disturb potential lees. Color was a deep, dark-brown with ruby highlights at the edges (SRM = 44) and limited light penetration. Leaning in for a deeper sniff, the anise was prevalent, but the raisins also imparted a vinous white-wine quality. Mouthfeel was medium, but the carbonic bubbles were very small and scrubbing on the tongue. There was little evidence of the alcoholic heat, but instead, it had taken on an interesting tartness, a combination of dry white wine with the bitterness of licorice and dark chocolate. Wild! It strikes me that it has aged nicely, especially given the thoughts of some of the previous reviewers. In looking at the list of other beers in the style, it also becomes obvious that many are Christmas/holiday beers and this really reminds me of some of the ones that I have tasted and/or reviewed. It had that fruitcake taste with dried dark fruits, a bit of tartness and a bready flavor from the malt. The finish was quite dry, again in keeping with its vinousness, but not puckeringly dry. It was tart, certainly, but I would argue against outright sour. It seems that its availability has increased from limited to year-'round and I might suggest buying a four-pack and setting one or two aside to age. This was by no means a drain pour, nor did the thought even occur to me. I recommend buying it now and opening it at the end of this year as it will easily stand up to the passage of time. That said, one was plenty for this self-avowed hophead as I now need a lupulin fix to get me right.
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4/5 rDev +19.4%
11-13-2012 05:05:19 | More by rolandboy
3.75/5 rDev +11.9%
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3.25/5 rDev -3%
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3/5 rDev -10.4%
09-09-2012 02:38:54 | More by jereb33
4.15/5 rDev +23.9%
The Kludde. Some people seem to find this beer a bit unbalanced. I guess that this means I will be rating it far higher than average but I think this is the best thing Vivant has made. It's a weird beer, no doubt, but it tastes like nothing else you will try.
I first had this on tap at the brewery. I didn't think all that much of it at the time but once I saw that they had it in cans later on I bought a four-pack. I don't know why I like this beer so much more now than I did when I first had it on draft but I have only had it in cans since and it has proven to be a great, if slightly high octane, standby throughout the past year.
Now, as most seem to agree, it 's a great looking beer. It's dark and viscous and leaves ample lacing upon your glass... drinking from a chalice is the way to go with this one I think. The aroma is actually a bit much for me since I do not much care for the black licorice... but I tell you once you taste it there is something to be said for the combination of black licorince (something I usually detest) and raisin. Now I must be forthright, I like any beer that incorporates the raisin. I also felt that Dogfish Head's Raisin D'Etre was underrated. So, I guess if you don't much care for that brew you should take this review as a lark. However, I stand by the Kludde as one of the best-tasting beers I have had in a while.
For me, it combines the malt goodness of a strong Belgian Dark with all the things I love about the American Strong Ale. It has the right balance of sweetness, fruit and hoppiness. The mouthfeel is actually not as heavy or syrupy as you would imagine. It has sort of a playful froth to it that makes it go down shockingly easily.... and yet you can taste that touch of burn where you know you're drinking a high gravity brew.
I guess I feel like there isn't much else to say. I love Belgians and I love American Strong Ales and this is a great example of where those two meet paradise. Don't be dissuaded by the remarks of others. Try this shit for yourself.... because it is pretty unique, I think.
*** if you feel this has been an awful experience for you I apologize.
09-07-2012 02:15:21 | More by Gigantis
Ontario (Canada)
2.95/5 rDev -11.9%
Can from the brewery, 16oz can into a tulip.
Dark purple/black with a light brown head. GOod retention and nice lacing. Nose has some herbal, earthy notes, chocolate, black licorice/anise. Taste has some sweet malt character before becoming bitter and herbal. Quite a bit more anise, with a tart fruity finish. Slightly metallic on the back end. Bittersweet, with a medium light body and medium carbonation. Never really been a fan of anything black licorice flavoured, and this beer does nothing to change that.
09-03-2012 02:17:41 | More by liamt07
3.05/5 rDev -9%
The nose gives off a strong smell of licorice with a bit of raisin in the background. Bit of an alcohol smell to.
The taste has a bit of tartness from what tastes like grapes. Little bit of licorice but mild compared to the smell. No hop bitterness recognized. Somewhat of a metallic taste towards the end of the finish.
Very light mouthfeel with hardly any carbonation. Not much going on here. Almost feels watery even though this is quite a strong beer.
The grape taste was quite a surprise and not something that is typically tasted in a beer - which I found pleasant. But overall this beer was ho-hum for me. Lacks complexity in the taste and mouthfeel for a Belgian strong dark for me.
08-03-2012 22:33:23 | More by tophers
2.93/5 rDev -12.5%
Can poured into Duvel glass. No canning date.
Looks almost black, with some dark amber around the edges when held up to the light. Left behind three fingers of light brown head and some decent lacing. The head settled out into a half-finger layer of foam.
Sweet with a little bit of a boozy twang at the end. Dark fruits come and go in the nose.
A sour twang hits the palate first. It is followed by a sweetness and black licorice. Some herbs, raisin and prune are predominant through the middle, but it finishes with a metallic taste.
Medium bodied, smooth, and lightly carbonated, but the beer as a whole was pretty muddy. The metallic finish didn't help too much.
An awesome looking beer, but it was another one where the looks were deceiving. Each sip started out very promising, but then it just got muddled up. The metallic taste was very off-putting and became more prevalent as it warmed up.
07-02-2012 06:46:42 | More by jeremy13586
1.35/5 rDev -59.7%
Think, three-fingered, toffee colored, foamy head. Brew is black.
Heavy licorice and sour malts. Sweaty socks and rubber. Foul.
BLAH! Sour licorice! The raisin is sweet and the anise is bitter; bad mix. Heavy carbonation. Is a zero possible?
This brew is a total loss... An extra and much appreciated, but it's just not my speed... Too much sweetness for the bitter licorice. Sadly a drain pour.
06-21-2012 03:00:01 | More by chugalug06
3.95/5 rDev +17.9%
Trying the Vivant Kludde and it is a complex beer. This beer should be reated for what the brewer intended and not for what the person's taste buds. The Anise and Dark Fruit will be too much for the layman drinker. The beer is dark and rich but not quite opaque. There is no head or lacing. The taste and smell are powered by black licorice and raisins. The body is medium to full with decent carbonation. Overall it is a tasty beer.
06-16-2012 21:20:39 | More by WoodBrew
3.75/5 rDev +11.9%
06-08-2012 18:10:54 | More by sholland119
2/5 rDev -40.3%
06-07-2012 04:51:39 | More by beergorrilla
2.25/5 rDev -32.8%
06-07-2012 01:37:30 | More by Zaphog
3.75/5 rDev +11.9%
06-04-2012 20:20:59 | More by adamdd
4/5 rDev +19.4%
06-02-2012 00:58:35 | More by sgoro
New York
3.88/5 rDev +15.8%
Thick tan colored head, ebony black, roasted notes, pepper, dark chocolate mint,and green grapes on the nose.
Peppermint start, with pepper, coffee, chocolate, grape like sweet finish.
Overall; Very different then expected. More Porter like then a dark Belgian.Great with dark chocolate mint.
05-31-2012 21:14:37 | More by RollBounce
Klüdde Strong Ale from Brewery Vivant
78 out of 100 based on 51 ratings.


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MIAMI — As a rookie, Reggie Bush helped lead the Saints to the NFC title game. Just 21, his ascendance to stardom seemed assured.
Three years, later, the Saints are in the Super Bowl, and Bush, while certainly an important part of the offense, wasn't even New Orleans' second-leading rusher in 2009, and he has been bothered by left knee injuries for parts of the last three seasons.
However, he remains capable of brilliance; he exploded for 217 all-purpose yards in the Saints' divisional-round win vs. the Cardinals, bursting away for an 83-yard punt return for a score and breaking tackles and sprinting away from the Arizona defense on his way to a 46-yard TD run.
Head coach Sean Payton noted that Bush's youth — he was only 20 when he declared for the NFL draft after winning the Heisman Trophy as a junior at USC in 2005 — was a hurdle he had to overcome early in his career.
"A player like Reggie, like a lot of young players coming out as juniors, they are younger in their development," he said. "Since he's been here in 2006, he is a big part of what we've done. In 2007 and 2008, he had to battle through some injuries, but he's been a big part of our success offensively.
"Whether it's in the passing game or the running game, clearly players that come to you as juniors and early-outs have that much more growth potential just in regards to the logistics of the game. You see a guy like (Saints WR) Robert Meachem who came out early. But each year, Reggie's developed his overall understanding of what we are doing."
Bush, who doesn't turn 25 until March, has had to learn patience.
"I think in a perfect world I would have wanted everything to happen much quicker," he said. "I kind of imagined that I'd have a couple Super Bowl rings by now and a couple Pro Bowls. It's a tough league.
"This is a league of all-stars. It hasn't been all bad because I'm enjoying it. I'm having a great time."
Freeney's status still day-to-day
The most anticipated man at this morning's Colts media session was DE Dwight Freeney. Apparently, he was in no hurry to get bombarded with questions about his ankle injury, which kept him out of practice Wednesday and keeps his availability for this Sunday's game in question.
As the rest of his teammates and coaches met with reporters, a large contingent of writers, photographers and TV cameramen staked out his podium, waiting for the star pass rusher's arrival. Members of the media wondered whether he would show at all, but a Colts team official assured the throng he would, indeed, show up.
About 10 minutes later, Freeney appeared through a side door and made his way to the microphone.
Given Freeney's very pleasant disposition, you would never guess he is battling a painful injury that could threaten to keep him out of the biggest game of the season. He said he's still taking it day by day, noting that he felt a lot better today than yesterday and continues to hope that he will awake tomorrow feeling 100 percent.
"Well, for me, the way I look at things, I never really worry," said Freeney. "This kind of thing is not in my hands. I just take it one day at a time. I just continue to focus my energy on positive things and getting my ankle right. It's day-to-day. It's hard for me to put numbers on it, percentages on it, of where exactly it is, but it's definitely getting there."
While Freeney maintains that he is keeping a positive attitude about the injury, he did acknowledge a definite level of frustration over the timing of it.
"You never want to get hurt, especially in the fourth quarter with two minutes left," said Freeney. "This is part of the game and this is what happens. No one knows when this type of thing is going to happen; you just have to think positively after the fact and just keep on getting better."
Wednesday injury report
Freeney wasn't the only Colts defensive starter not to participate in practice on Wednesday. Colts CB Jerraud Powers sat out with a left foot injury that kept him out of the AFC title game vs. the Jets. He, like Freeney, didn't appear at practice as both try to get healthy.
On Wednesday morning, Powers, a rookie from Auburn, indicated he was feeling better.
"I feel good," Powers said. "(The) soreness is almost out of it." He noted that swelling in the foot has also gone down.
Powers, a third-round pick, started 12 games at right cornerback in the regular season, notching 66 tackles, defending 10 passes and notching one interception. He started the Colts' divisional-round win vs. Baltimore before suffering the foot injury. A hamstring injury had hampered Powers toward the end of the regular season.
"I'm not certain how much the doctors are going to allow him to practice or what routine they have him going through, but he is moving along nicely," Colts head coach Jim Caldwell said Wednesday morning.
If Powers can't play, fellow rookie Jacob Lacey will likely step into his spot in the lineup. Lacey made nine starts in the regular season and filled in for Powers in the AFC title game. An undrafted free agent, Lacey has been a pleasant surprise, showing good ball skills, as evidenced by his 13 passes defended and three interceptions.
No other Colt missed practice or was limited in drills on Wednesday, though Indianapolis did list 17 players with various minor ailments.
The only Saints player to sit out practice on Wednesday was RB Lynell Hamilton, who wore a boot on his injured left ankle.
The following Saints were limited in practice: CB Randall Gay (foot), CB Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring), DE Bobby McCray (back, ankle), S Pierson Prioleau (quadriceps), WR Courtney Roby (knee), S Darren Sharper (knee), TE Jeremy Shockey (knee), DE Will Smith (groin), OT Zach Strief (shoulder) and LB Jonathan Vilma (knee). However, the Saints' media pool report indicated that starters Shockey, Sharper and Vilma "seemingly worked in every drill." Also, Gay intercepted a pair of scout-team passes.
PFW editor-in-chief Keith Schleiden contributed to his report.
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Riley supports Spoelstra, defends LeBron
By Ethan J. Skolnick
Here are some quick highlights from the Pat Riley "State of the Heat" press conference:
– When asked if he would coach again, Riley looked over at Heat VP of media relations Tim Donovan, to mark the time it took for that question to be posed.
"No, I'm not going to, Dave (Hyde)," Riley said, smiling. "We've got a great young coach here, and I'm going to support him, and hope he can grow like I did."
He said he had yet to discuss a contract extension for Erik Spoelstra with Micky Arison, who is out of town. But he indicated that he would.
– He said he had "no easy answer" for why LeBron James struggled in the Finals.
"That's become the flashpoint," he said. "And it's wrong. It's wrong."
– He called it "a great year. Obviously, a disappointing ending."
"They beat us," he said of Dallas. "They took it. That's what title teams do. It's fashionable to say somebody gave something away."
– He communicated regularly with James during the season, through face-to-face meetings and "poignant text messages."
– He said James has "got a go-to game. He doesn't need a go-to move."
– He called the Big 3 coming together "the greatest thing in the history of South Florida sports." Then he acknowledged that perhaps it was second to the 1972 Dolphins.
– He referred to Mario Chalmers as "a starting point guard for us."
"I don't know when the kid is ever going to get a break," he added.
– He said he was angry at only one thing, the perception from the outside that the Heat was not a true "team."
– He called Chris Bosh "the perfect player for us." Yet he also hinted that Bosh would hit the weight room this offseason.
– He said he expected to pick at No. 31, rather than spend $3 million to get into the first round.
– He conceded that the July signing celebration may have not been the best idea, even if it was for the fans, and even if it had been planned before James joined Bosh and Wade here. "It was used as an albatross," he said.
– He spoke confidently of the future.
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Whether you Relayed in Voorhees for your first time this past June or you've been a Relayer since the beginning… thank you for all of your support. For the last 3 years, we've gathered together to celebrate the survivors in our lives, remember our loved ones we've lost and fight back to eradicate a terrible disease that effects too many of us. Thank you for making the Relay For Life experience possible in Voorhees, NJ.
Unfortunately the Relay For Life of Voorhees, NJ will not take place in 2014. I know this is difficult news to learn and I share in your disappointment. However, while the Relay will not be taking place this year, it does not mean that the fight against cancer stops! The Voorhees Relay For Life will be returning in 2015, bigger and better than ever!
This year we will be joining the Marlton, NJ Relay For Life taking place on May 30-31st at Cherokee High School, (130 Tomlinson Mill Rd, Marlton, NJ 08053,) for their event. Anyone interested in joining this event should join the team "Voorhees Relay For Life." All fundraising, until the day of the event, will go towards the Voorhees Relay. If you would like to field a team, volunteer to help or participate in any of the survivor or caregiver activities. You can reach me at (856)616-1651 x3114 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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News: Gucci Mane "Can't See" Ever Rapping W/ Young Jeezy
Thursday, Aug 11, 2011 5:14PM
Atlanta rappers Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy's past tensions may be squashed these days, however, fans should not expect the two former rap rivals to ever collaborate together.
While on speaking terms, Gucci said he cannot see himself rhyming alongside the Snowman.
"On the strength of [the fact that] anything could have happened between not just me and him [but] between our camps, we just came to a sit-down of just respecting the fact that somebody can get hurt, and it ain't going to be us," Gucci said explaining why they formally squashed their beef. "That's what made us do that." ... But Mr. La Flare, who just dropped his Ferrari Boyz collaboration with Waka Flocka Flame, offered an "I don't think so" when asked about the possibility of him and Jeezy creating music together again, adding, "We started the conversation, but I can't see it happening." (RapFix)
After calling a truce in late 2009, producer Drumma Boy weighed in with his reaction to the beef-ending talks.
"Man I've been wanting to see all of us just be on one page, all of us reppin' one flag, all of us coming to together and putting all of this money together and locking it tight," he said in an interview. "It's a wrap from that point on. I mean, its always great to see two powerful brothers end some beef and come together to get more money. I mean imagine Jeezy and Gucci coming to your high school. Its all about the kids, its motivation and they are the number one motivators, so that's what it is." (Hip Hop Wired)
Back in 2009, Gucci spoke on making peace with the "Snowman."
"I learned in the rap game, once you got heat people wanna stand next to you," Gucci revealed in an interview with radio personality Big Boy. "Once I established myself as being a credible artist as someone who could make some money -- then in that time, the people wanna bring something to the table...Before the conversation we had collaborated, we had been talking. And we kinda had a mutual agreement together. Both of us are so big and got so many people that wanna party with us, it's kinda selfish to say we travel around the world -- I knew me personally, I didn't want that on my hands...We already collaborated on two songs, one is already out and one is debuting in a few weeks." ("Big Boy's Neighborhood")
Both Jeezy and Gucci promised to move forward and end their beef during a phone interview with DJ Drama in December 2009.
"That's what it is homie," Jeezy said to Gucci, accepting the peace calling. "What's understood ain't gotta be said, man. We gonna do this for the city, so you keep your head up. Me and Dram gonna hold it down, bruh and that's what it is. 100. That's what it is homie -- that's what it is man, it's back to business man. Back to the money, back to the music. Back to the streets. We're back for the city man. Believe that. We got more work to do -- by the way, you snuck me with that phone call homie, for real." (Hot 107.9)
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New Holland Night Tripper - New Holland Brewing Company
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South Carolina
3.78/5 rDev -7.4%
Poured into a New Holland shaped pint glass
A - black with slight reddish brown tint on edges, maybe a quarter inch of tan head rests on top of the beer, there is lace but it is very small dots on the side of the glass
S - dark chocolate brownies laced with toffee and caramel
T - dark chocolate, roasted malt, dark caramel, dry hoppy slighty hot finish
M - good bubbles keep the head present throughout
D - alcohol really builds as you go through the bottle, but the other flavors are complex and strong enough that it isn't overpowering, so thats find in my book - it is 10.8% after all
03-24-2010 01:58:35 | More by wchesak
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North Carolina
4.08/5 rDev 0%
Poured into an imperial pint glass a jet black I mean oils slick black with a very th very thin head that was gone in a flash even after a hard pour.Highly roasted in the aroma along with some raisin and sweet vanilla,the raisin flavors are really pronounced on the palate along with some dark roast coffee and again the vanilla,a hint of wood shows thru in the finish.This beer went down very easily for how big it was wich could come back to hurt ya ,but all in all not earth shattering but solid.
04-02-2008 12:38:12 | More by oberon
4.25/5 rDev +4.2%
08-12-2014 23:28:36 | More by DanGeo
4.25/5 rDev +4.2%
Black-hole black and pretty thick looking as it makes its way from the bottle to the glass. A big and creamy tan head forms on top and grows with a little bit of aggressive swirling. Been holding on to this one for a bit, excited to finally crack it.
The aroma is a bit more subdued that I would have liked/imagined. But, my initial speculation that this was due to the beer being too cold was confirmed as the beer warmed and the aromas finally came out. After stuffing my nose into this for minutes, the thing I smell the most is heavy, dark fudge.
There are some secondary aromas floating in the back; your standard roasted malts, coffee and such, but my mind keeps coming back to that fudge. This beer smells like bittersweet fudge cake - an explosion of fudge. Light alcohol on the nose, too. Somewhat expected for a 10%+ ABV beer.
Holy shit... Night Tripper feels so big on the palate, it's crazy. Just so commanding, robust, and huge. Sweet dark fudge and chocolate cascade over my senses, following suit with the heavy fudge nose I was getting. The taste reveals a bit more than the aroma, however. Much more roasted malt which induces some light, balancing bitterness.
Dark prunes, light coffee beans, and more fudge make up the remainder of the profile. There's a slight dry and ashy tone that hits the back of my tongue with each sip and it slightly resembles burnt coffee beans... Not a bad addition. The alcohol is warming, but not as noticeable at is was in the aroma. Thick and heavy body, chewy, robust, low carbonation overall.
After hearing a bunch of people tell me this was New Holland's best offering, I can finally see where they're coming from. I still might be slightly biased towards the Poet, but this is certainly a top-notch brew from New Holland and no doubt one of their best.
03-08-2013 23:07:13 | More by tectactoe
4.25/5 rDev +4.2%
Purchased this 22oz from CBX.
Appearance - Pitch black with a minimal tan head.
Smell - Rich chocolate, coffee, and mild dark fruits.
Taste - An explosion of dark chocolate and coffee at first, followed by tangy piney hops. Finishes with some burnt toast and plenty of booze.
Mouth feel - Full bodied. Thick and chewy. Low carbonation.
Drinkability - Not bad for being so boozy. I felt it was a solid Imperial stout. Worth a try!
05-28-2011 20:18:21 | More by ExtraStout
North Carolina
3.78/5 rDev -7.4%
Shared with friends from 22 oz bomber
A-Balck body, no ruby edges, 2 inch white head.
S-Sweet chocoloate, cocoa, smeels very creamy
T-Cocoa, little bit of oak, slight cola flavor with caramel notes,m slightly artificial tasting
M-Creamy and full in mouth
D-Good beer but not my favorite
09-02-2008 02:58:01 | More by hopsleeroy
North Carolina
3.98/5 rDev -2.5%
Poured from a bottle into a chalice type glass.
This brew pours dark brown, basically black, with a syrupy disposition. There is practically no head with only the thinnest ring of tan bubbles around the glass giving any indication that there is carbonation present. Aromas are very enjoyable with a heavy sweet malt, figs, and a noticeable alcohol smell.
The first pull was interesting. The first things that hit me were sweet malts and alcohol, but it would be unfair to judge this by those items alone. The complexity of this brew is truly fantastic, with all sorts of flavors coming together like chocolate, licorice, vanilla, and a bit of a whiskey warmth at the end. The mouthfeel is silky and smooth, much like the Dragon's Milk from the same brewer.
I liked this one quite a bit but the only criticism I might give it is that there was practically no carbonation. It would be nice with a few bubbles. It's rather warming on the way down and at such a high gravity it doesn't take long to catch up to you. Recommended.
03-18-2008 01:32:59 | More by SIRIUS2
4.25/5 rDev +4.2%
02-22-2014 22:51:44 | More by sabitu
4.25/5 rDev +4.2%
03-19-2014 23:24:19 | More by DaftPatrick
3.5/5 rDev -14.2%
22 oz bottle. Pours a dark brownish-black with no head, even after a vigorous pour.
The aroma is sweet chocolate, dark fruits (plum) and some rum cakey alcohol.
The flavor is roasted fudgy chocolate and coffee with a slight tang of dark fruits. It has a big bitter roasted and tarry alcoholic finish that is a bit over the top and slightly off tasting. The mouthfeel is medium bodied and watery with no carbonation.
Overall, I really like the flavor of this, other than the finish. The lack of carbonation hurts it as well. This is close to being an awesome brew.
04-30-2008 05:52:15 | More by Beaver13
2.5/5 rDev -38.7%
A bottle my wife brought home from a work trip.
Poured into my Allagash tulip The beer forms a dense tan head the resides to the glasses edge quickly. The color is a dark dark brown black as it pours.
The aroma is sweet malty with a hint of roast. There is a noticeable amount of alcohol in the end.
The taste very malty, very sweet and a lingering creaminess on the tongue. A fair amount of chocolate. There is a strange almost soapy finish that makes this undrinkable for me.
This is a below average imperial stout at best. i would choose a Old Raspy any day of the week over this, not sure why it has such a high rating.
11-11-2012 23:05:49 | More by bishopdc0
3.95/5 rDev -3.2%
A - Dark brown, lets a bit of light through. Quarter inch head dissipates quickly leaving a nice caramel colored lacing.
S - Hops, oak, bourbon, smoke chocolate and coffee.
T - tastes more like a cream stout than an imperial stout. very chocolaty. Reminds me of cocoa pebbles with chocolate milk on them. ends with a touch of hops bitterness.
M - more carbonated than I would prefer but still creamy texture. Less "heavy" than I was expecting
D - holy cow drinkable. no way would i guess this is 10.8 %abv. there is pretty much none of the alcohol burn you would expect. Drinks like a Cream stout not an imperial stout.
12-14-2010 02:08:40 | More by SAxDRC5
New Jersey
4/5 rDev -2%
07-16-2013 21:51:45 | More by megamass
3.58/5 rDev -12.3%
Appearance: black in color, 1/4 inch head, opaque, low carbonation
Smell: dark chocolate, smoke, and roasted malt
Taste: dark chocolate, coffee, roasted malt, and light caramel
Mouthfeel: heavy bodied, low carbonation, sweet and roasty
Overall: An above average rich and heavy imperial stout.. The alcohol is well hidden, but yet I feel like I have had more complex and interesting examples in the style. Not a beer I would pass up, but not one I need to rush to again.
06-28-2014 13:17:23 | More by tigg924
New Jersey
4.1/5 rDev +0.5%
22 oz bottle no sign of a date poured into Duvel tulip.
Appearance - As I'm pouring you can actually see through the stream of beer and it is a deep brown with a mahogany tone. Once in the glass the liquid is opaque black with a half inch light tan head hangs out for a minute but falls to a patchy cap. Sticky on the edges of the glass in spots but no serious rings. Overall decently appealing.
Smell - Big on smell with a lot of dark chocolate, dark fruits, coffee, caramel, some vanilla and oak notes. Smell is really great.
Taste/Mouthfeel - Rich roasty malts and dark chocolate with a hint of oak. Not as much alcohol presence as I would have expected from 10.8%. Taste is good, but not even the most appealing part of this beer when compared to how it feels. Very smooth with a slight tingle from the carbonation. Thick full body coats my mouth and is fantastic.
Drinkability - While the alcohol isn't cloying, the thick mouthfeel and how heavy it sits in your stomach really keeps this one as a sipper. I love big beers but this one took a while to get through.
Overall - A very rich beer that would go great with dessert. Tasty and full, I wouldn't be opposed to picking some more up.
07-14-2010 01:02:47 | More by Hoops4life511
4.25/5 rDev +4.2%
05-05-2014 04:39:36 | More by BeerDrinkingDiver
4/5 rDev -2%
05-11-2012 01:42:26 | More by Skye1024
3.75/5 rDev -8.1%
02-27-2014 22:23:31 | More by mikejonze
4.78/5 rDev +17.2%
Holy S*&T!
Poured from a 22 bottle into a snifter.
Appearance was pitch black, with creamy tan head, very little carbonation.
Smell: WOW! Roasted Coffee, cocoa, caramelized brown sugar, and burnt caramel.
Taste: Flavors of roast coffee, dark chocolate dominate with a slight hint of black licorice. Flavors linger on the palate for a very long time. Get a nice hit of hops in the finish that is quickly balanced out by flavors of chocolate malt.
Mouthfeel: Nice and heavy like you would expect from a Russian Imperial, but not gumey or tacky. Coats the mouth with all of the flavors in the aroma.
Drinkability: For all of the alcohol, and chocolate malt in this beer it goes down rather quickly, needed to slow myself down so I could enjoy all of the complexity of this beer.
Tried with some extra dark (72% cocoa) chocolate what a perfect match. Being a chef I can't wait to try braising some short ribs with this beer on a cold snowy Clevland night.
02-18-2008 13:31:32 | More by djwilson
4.25/5 rDev +4.2%
02-24-2012 18:09:48 | More by bpfrush
4.33/5 rDev +6.1%
Had this on tap during a recent visit to Brews Cafe in Granville. Was interested to try it as I've heard pretty good things about this one.
Appearance- Comes off the tap into a Bells tulip the usual opaque black with a thin sheet of creamy tan head across the top. Head dies back to a thin ring around the edge and a very minimal amount of lacing left as I drink.
Smell- Rich but not overly complex. Lots of roasted malts with a strong bitter chocolate aroma coming through as well. Can't pick up on a whole lot else but what I get does smell nice.
Taste- Again rich and flavorful. Up front I get mostly the bitter chocolate that I was picking up on in the nose and back up by lots of roasted malt. Also some mildly astringent burnt coffee flavors coming through as well on the finish. Very nice.
Mouthfeel/Drinkability- Mouthfeel is thick and creamy off the tap. This beer was dangerously drinkable and a very nice combination of richness of flavor and accessibility for the style.
Overall, my favorite offering thus far from New Holland. Not the best imperial stout I've had but very good for the price point and availability. Recommended.
03-05-2010 01:22:47 | More by boatshoes
North Carolina
4.25/5 rDev +4.2%
03-06-2013 00:41:07 | More by Mantooth
4/5 rDev -2%
07-30-2013 11:09:10 | More by Cynic-ale
West Virginia
3.58/5 rDev -12.3%
Pours a dark chocolate pitch black color with a tan moccha head that seems to form effortlessly. Fine lacing surrounds my chalice with each sip, forming thick. Aroma has dark fruit, dark chocolate and moccha like coffee . Flavor is hot with alcohol and dark chocolate. mints left on my pillow and hints of fruit. Barley refined compared to most versions this alcohol infusion seems a bit intense and over the top compared to Black Magick and KBS. Mouthfeel is medium bodied even carbonation I just couldn't feel good about letting this beer coninue on. Drinkability/overall qualities of this beer aren't as bad as some of it's worse points...God love America everything else can wait.
03-22-2011 05:52:34 | More by WVbeergeek
South Carolina
4.11/5 rDev +0.7%
Growler fill from TCT (Greenville). Pours brown/black with a decent head.
Aroma of dark roasted malt with hints of rum, dark chocolate and weak coffee. There's some chocolate and coffee in the flavor too, but a much more substantial load of dark roasted malts, particularly towards the finish. A bit boozy and a touch of burnt grain, but both are more welcome than objectionable. Rather sweet up front; a quality appreciated in the finely-balanced, mildly bitter finish and aftertaste.
O: A well crafted, mainstream imperial stout.
03-30-2013 21:21:36 | More by chinchill
New Holland Night Tripper from New Holland Brewing Company
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Lighting director Chris Chisnall used Compulite Vector Green and Blue lighting consoles on the Granada TV production of the Coronation Street Pantomime. In the hour-long Boxing Day special, the stars of the popular British soap play characters from a number of different pantomimes, with songs, special effects, and even some tap dancing.
The Vector Blue, operated by console operator Taras Kochan, was located in the vision gallery for main control while the Vector Green was situated on the studio floor. There were six individual sets in the studio: the Palace Ballroom and the Panto Street were in for two days, followed by a quick turnaround to provide sets for Baron Hardup's Hall, the Chinese laundry, a Ruined Hovel and the Enchanted Forest, which were all in studio for a further two days. The moving light rig was initially rigged for the Ballroom and Panto Street sets, and then adapted for the other four sets.
The Vector consoles were linked via Ethernet in a master/slave arrangement. This enabled very fast and efficient plotting as studio time and production constraints were at a minimum. "The Vector was a dream to use, even under such tight time constraints," says Kochan. "The master/slave arrangement was a godsend as it enabled me and the LD to go down on the studio floor to plot cues with a clear view of each of the sets and then return to the gallery to see the results on camera.
Operation was further enhanced by the inclusion of a Vector iControl radio riggers control system. The Vector systems controlled the entire rig of 28 Robe 1200eAT wash luminaires, 24 Martin MAC 500, 28 James Thomas Pixelline 1044 and two Look Unique hazers plus the 82 conventionals via Ethernet.
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FGCU Beats US National Team
FORT MYERS, Fla. - The FGCU men's soccer team defeated the United States U-17 National Team 2-1 on Saturday at the FGCU Soccer Complex. A large, energized crowd was on-hand to watch the Eagles outlast the American squad in a thrilling exhibition.
The Eagles started strong, but allowed the Americans to get into a rhythm in the latter part of the first half. With the score tied at zero coming out of halftime, FGCU played with more creativity and flair and controlled a majority of the play. They created plenty of chances for themselves, but couldn't find a way to get the ball into the back of the net. Halfway through the second stanza, the Americans created a goal off a cross, against the run of play, but FGCU continued to play with the same confidence and created more opportunities on the attacking end.
A free kick from the right flank proved to be the game-changer as Francesco DiStefano whipped in an incredibly dangerous ball on the American goalkeeper, but Cristian Raudales got there first. After making the initial save, the US keeper had no chance at the rebound that Raudales buried to tie the game, 1-1.
FGCU continued to prove dangerous when Distefano split two defenders at midfield and found a seam for an on-running Jonathan Hohn who was taken down in the box for a penalty kick. Manuel Gonzalez stepped to the spot, but luck was not on his side as he dinged the shot off the post. Gonzalez would get his revenge, however. In the final minutes of the game, goalkeeper Adam Glick came strongly off his line to clear a long ball to Matt O'Shaughnessy, who held it up before cleverly sending Taylor Sullivan behind the US defense. Sullivan pulled a perfect ball across the face of the goal to an on-running Gonzalez, who tucked away the ball and the victory with a single touch.
FGCU finished the week 2-0 after defeating the Venezuelan U-17 national team on Monday night, bringing the squad's spring record to 5-1. The Eagles will be back in action at the FGCU Soccer Complex next weekend against Eckerd College.
The FGCU men's and women's soccer teams, in coordination with the Boys and Girls Club of Bonita Springs, also hosted a clinic and the Junior Olympic Skills Competition before Saturday night's match. The event, like match against the US team, was a complete success.


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iPod integration in Mazda CX-7 Tech Pkg
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Consecration - Russian River Brewing Company
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4.5/5 rDev +0.2%
11-14-2011 17:46:13 | More by westcoastbeerlvr
4.38/5 rDev -2.4%
Batch 001 cellared in cold storage.
Forceful pop from the cork, made it a few yards into the other room even :D Gunsmoke emitted from the bottle, thankfully not a gusher. The tawny brown beer produced an uprising of tan foam, that was fizzy and fairly short lived. It faded to an ever present ring that clung to the edge.
Damp leather, tobacco, slight brown sugar and balsamic sweetness in the nose. Reminiscent of best-in-class Oud Bruins like Oerbier Reserva and Haandbaak. Fairly restrained wildness, pretty accessible to the wild/sour ale novice.
Sustained tartness at first, moving into sour territory before dissipating quickly. Lingering aftertaste of leather and tannic dark fruit skins, currant and black cherry. Dry mild oak and wine grapes imparted from the Cab barrels. Pretty clean and full of sour fruitiness. Well carbonated, lending to an effervescent feel.
Paired with cheese, the acidity is more obvious, and scrubs the palate clean.
03-13-2010 21:25:38 | More by emerge077
4.38/5 rDev -2.4%
A - Poured out a clear, copper color with a small, white head that left a little lace.
S - It smelled of oak (and a little bourbon) with a strong yeasty aroma. Light caramel notes, too.
T - Great sour bite grabs you at first sip. It tasted spicy and yeasty, too. Almost like a brown ale with brett. A nice funky flavor.
M - This was very smooth and soft with a nice dry finish. A medium-bodied ale.
D - This is a really good wild yeast ale. The aging served it well.
03-31-2009 05:00:28 | More by zeff80
4/5 rDev -10.9%
Appearance: 750ml corked and caged bottle, batch 001x4, into a Russian River 'Tion tulip. Pours a beautifully clear chestnut amber with crimson highlights. Incredible color on this stuff, especially when held to the light. The head rises high but is short lived, receding to a ring rather quickly.
Smell: Vinous and chocolatey, big fruit overtones and woody tannins. Restrained funkiness; rather clean actually. Hints of spiciness and alcohol. A touch of raspberry and vanilla sweetness appears at warmer temperatures.
Taste & mouthfeel: Tart fruitiness quickly followed by woody tannins, earth and dry red wine. Hints of chocolate and caramel are present beneath it all, the last remnants of Salvation, perhaps? This all leads into a tart, dry and juicy finish with a blast of black currant. Consecration has nailed the beer/wine hybrid more than any other Russian River beer. While it's good stuff, I do find it a bit overwhelming. 9 times out of 10 I'd rather drink Supplication or Temptation.
02-14-2009 05:00:18 | More by largadeer
4.75/5 rDev +5.8%
11-14-2011 16:03:33 | More by JAHMUR
4.5/5 rDev +0.2%
08-10-2012 03:50:55 | More by SocalKicks
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10-16-2012 17:15:03 | More by RblWthACoz
Rhode Island
4/5 rDev -10.9%
Acquired from brewerburgundy courtesy of BA Secret Santa 2011, so a big "Thank You" goes out to him. Poured from a 375ml bottle into a tulip glass.
A: The beer is a bright reddish brown color, with a very thin off-white head that fades quickly and leaves a very thin lace on the glass.
S: The aroma contains wild Belgian yeast, esters, dark fruit and some light malts.
T: The taste starts out with a tart dark berry flavor followed by the wild Belgian yeast to enhance the sourness. The malt character is thin and the hops presence is very mild but both are where they should be for the style and create a good balance. The after-taste is slightly sour.
M: Crisp and a little smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.
D: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, well disguised kick, good representation of style, this is a good sour beer to drink for a long time.
01-04-2012 04:04:18 | More by TheManiacalOne
4.35/5 rDev -3.1%
A - The beer pours with a small white head on a clear, amber brown body. The head settles slowly and leaves surprisingly good lace on the glass.
S - A musty aroma of damp dirt and cobwebs with sweet fruity notes of dark cherry and (presumably) currants.
T - Tart cherries and sweet, dry caramel malt. Tartness creeps into the fruit character towards the finish and the acidity lingers on the palate.
M - Medium body, moderate carbonation, and a very dry finish.
D - This is a fruity and tart wild ale, but with a lot of dry, thick malt and enough funk to keep it interesting.
08-05-2011 02:22:12 | More by nickfl
West Virginia
4.1/5 rDev -8.7%
Poured vigorously into my Liefman's Goudenband glass, head quickly dwindles tan head forms thick but fleets me. The carbonation never quits moving, leading me to believe that this beer is still alive. Aromatics are so deep with vinous tones in this case it seems to be currants added to the mix for the super fruitiness. Batch # 004X3 weird stuff that keeps giving off a wonderful nose. Hints of sherry vinaigrette blowing off the rapid bubbling head, mild cider notes with wild funky tones that could only be dreamt about if your not drinking this wild ale...horse blanket barnyard doesn't even do it justice. Flavor hits you with a blast of oak with tart fruits galore seems like currants are the victim once again. This beer dares you to keep drinking it make sure your immune system is up to par it hit's with a very acidic tartness that's probably not healthy for your digestive tract unless your consuming this regularly. If Vinnie just all about vomit acid inducing sour ales I've gone too far, but so far his Damnation was the best American brewed Belgian anything that I've tried thus far. I guess it's a question of do you really like sours? I do...it's so different from your average brew out there this wild fermentation really peaks my interest even if it ends in a sour vinegar lactic pedio WTF?
10-12-2010 09:01:23 | More by WVbeergeek
4.5/5 rDev +0.2%
10-21-2013 13:49:38 | More by Jason
4.5/5 rDev +0.2%
On tap at O'Briens (San Diego, CA) on 3/20/09. Part of a full day of Russian River beers here. Served in a Chimay glass.
Pours a deep clear ruby amber color with a ½ finger of creamy beige colored head. Thin wispy retention that flares up nicely into a frothy cascade of rich lacing that clings to the sides of the glass. Just a beautiful looking beer here. The aroma is quite dense smelling with oaky tannins, and a light vinegar sourness. Underneath of that emerges dark cherries, hints of vanilla, and a nice bit of candied sugary sweetness. Light warth invades the profile as well, giving off just the slightest feel of a fume to the bouquet.
The taste is souring acidic oak and black currants up front that really stand out and add a certain amount of denseness to the profile. Vanilla creeps in before a blast of tartness from the wild yeasties makes itself known. The overall profile is a touch souring at first but then lessens into a more tart feel as this warms. Very nice. I'm also getting some underlying sugary notes, that when mixed with the tartness in the profile, gives this that pleasant Sweetart taste that I like so much in these Russian River Sours. Dry tartness lingers lovingly on the palate. Nice. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with a lower carbonation and overall slick feel to it but the little bit of creaminess that does reside in the body is pleasant, intermingling with the more viscous character and moving all of those big flavors nicely. Oh, and 10% on this? I would have never guessed. We actually had to check a case of this that was sitting near our table for the ABV and couldn't believe it!
Another Wild work of art here. The melding of the oak, cherries, and wild yeasts in this was just fantastic and the drinkibility was quite good for a beer of this size. Awesome.
04-02-2009 16:27:19 | More by Kegatron
4.43/5 rDev -1.3%
Cheers to Solomon420 helping get this one! Review based on notes
Batch 002X1 pours a hugely effervescent brown/chestnut with a rapidly falling tan head; a great beer to listen to...Nice viscosity to this, a touch of lacing & zero head retention
S: Much sourness, , leather, figs & candied cherries
T: Tartness, cherries, dryness; leather, raisins & figs up front, plus a touch of leafy hops. Oaky dryness & tart cherries dominate as this warms, & a bit of boozey figs, leather & more leafy hops as this warms. Finishes uber dry with leather. figs, vanilla & boozey cherries
MF: Medium bodied, soft carbonation, became oily & sticky once warm
Drinks easy as a wild ale & the ABV, a touch too dry for me to be completely happy with it, another great sour from these guys!
10-06-2009 02:25:50 | More by russpowell
Ontario (Canada)
4.43/5 rDev -1.3%
Review #250 - Big thanks to Dave (d0b) for sharing one of these on New Beer Sunday. Batch 001X3 served in a Hopleaf tulip glass.
A - One finger of fairly quick-dissolving tan foam, that doesn't leave a ton of lacing, but settles into a nice ring that lingers throughout the drinking experience. Medium brown color, with firey red highlights at the edges of the glass and lots of tiny bubbles racing upwards. I know that it's possible to do better, even within the constraints of the style and ABV - see my description of Toronado 20th .
S - Lots of bretty funk, tart and sour currants, tobacco, sweet caramel malts, and wood. The mix of Belgian dark and wild ale is reminiscent of the T20th, but this is quite as nice, particularly the wood smell initially gave off a slightly plastic kind of smell before the brew warmed up.
T - The taste is a bit of a revelation, with lovely tartness, no discernible alcohol, a lovely red wine/Cabernet acidity, oak barrel, currants, and sweet caramel malts. There's significantly more sour and less funk here, and the flavors come together in a much more satisfying way. Since so much of this review is going to be ultimately very T20th influenced I'll mention that the oakiness and lacto-sour elements are much milder here, although I'm wondering if that is because of the age or the recipe itself...
M - Sticky, but with a dry finish, moderate carbonation, minimal alcohol heat, and medium body. Some cotton mouth but not where near as extreme as the Lou Pepe Framboise we had. Right on for the style.
D - Shockingly drinkable for a 10% wild ale. Great aftertaste and negligible carbonation burn or bloat. Other than the (slight) problem of getting stupidly drunk from a 750ml bottle this is terrific stuff.
A couple thoughts...
This is a superb substitute for Toronado 20th. While clearly a different beer it does a lot of the same things very well - blending two classic Belgian styles (quad/dark ale with gueuze/lambic), hiding a ridiculously 10%, and marrying a whole host of wonderful and seemingly incongruous flavors. The only place is comes up short is in the appearance, and that doesn't really influence my drinking enjoyment all that much. And when one factors in the huge price differential...
Batch variation seems to be pretty obvious. I didn't get that vague plastic smell from the batch 001x4 bottles I've sampled. I'll comment further when I open up my own bottle at some point. I'm also looking forward to batch 002.
06-01-2009 16:30:07 | More by MasterSki
4.35/5 rDev -3.1%
I've been waiting on this one for a while. From the same BA trade that got me the Lost Abbey Witches Wit, as well as the Lost Abbey Cuvee De Tomme that I'm sitting on even longer. It's been sitting in the fridge for about six weeks, and I can't wait any longer. Away we go!
Dark plum-red coloration, with no head at all, starts slightly fizzy, then quits quickly.
Aroma: ah, that's the stuff, there's the brett, that funky wild wicked twisted sour and sassy wine-ish nose. Currants are doing plenty of work here, too, it's fresh with the fruit. Lovely, lovely stuff.
Tasting it: Whoa! Grabs the tongue and pins it down. Puckeration all the way, in this. Does not relent with the intense tartness. Fruit flavor gives some relief, squeezing in between the huge tart bite.
Another sip, another gulp, and in rushes cherries, blackberries, grapes, some sweet, and then sour. grips the tongue, spanks it a bit, slathers it up and down with funk and sour. Luxurious, relaxing, lush and wonderful.
Halfway in, it's getting deep, plummier, richer...moreover. I'm more impressed-er, for sure. Deeee-licious. Mmmm. Mmm. Mm. M.
03-10-2011 05:10:53 | More by feloniousmonk
4.43/5 rDev -1.3%
An impromptu Consecration vertical broke out at a recent tasting, we were able to sample batch 1, 2, and 3 side by side. I am happy to report that they are very similar.
Batch 001 - Beer is brown and clear, there is no head and only slight carbonation. The aroma is a mixture of sweet and sour (but not of the Chinese food variety). Really great sour / tart flavor with a hint of malt in there, really shocking. Beer finishes slightly dry overall. There is also a hint of oak and funk at the end, very slight.
Batch 002 - Again, it is clear and brown but this time the carbonation a lot higher. Large bubbles rise through the beer quickly, still no head. The aroma is slightly sweeter but is still very sour. The beer has the same sour notes at the batch 001, in fact they are pretty much the exact same flavor but this one has a slight bitterness to it. I think the bitterness helps accent the oak flavors in the back.
Batch 003 - This one appears slightly lighter than the other two, but just slightly. Still brown and clear. Not as bitter as the Batch 002 but just as sour. Some oak notes in the back.
Overall this is a top notch sour, one of my favorites by a lot. All three were great and I would have them again.
01-25-2010 22:06:17 | More by drabmuh
4/5 rDev -10.9%
Served on-tap in a tulip at TJ's Restaurant and Drinkery's 7th Anniversary.
A deep crimson color with blood red/copper hues and light orange accent with good clarity for the style. The cap of beige appears when swirled in the tulip, the bead is ultrafine-pin sized bubbles with gentle spots of lace sticking.
The smell of currant and dark wine grapes is immediate when the glass nears my nostrils, there is a sublte sour scent which combines with spice and mild oak aspects but there is mild sweet odors adding to the complex sour aroma w/ mild currant/berry and grape aroms.
The feel is so highly acidic it seems astringent and sharp up front. The sour lingers and makes me pucker and then the acidity and slight alcohol move forward only after a spice tinge do you get any type of sweetness, the effervescence is moderately high. The flavor mirrors the nose and mouthfeel with sweet tarts and bitter grape flavors with a dash of currant sweetness and slight tannic fruit skin elements. The light sour apple flavor adds dimension to the depth of sour and acidic tastes going on here.
This is not a wild ale for the faint of heart, it is strong puckering and I consider it only above average drinkability-wise overall, just not something I could see have many back to back of, a good wild brew and I guess Vinnie has us spoiled because this is great, just not outstanding like his other American Wild ales.
12-06-2010 17:27:25 | More by Slatetank
4.7/5 rDev +4.7%
OOoooh yeah! I've been waiting to have some of this for a while now. I tried it a few times in the past and it's so delicious, but now I finally got to sit down, share the bottle with friends, and write a review. Batch #003, aged a bit, not sure exactly. Got this thanks to trades with Solomon420 and RaulMatisse.
A: Light fizzy head fades instantly over a semi clear rosy red mahogany colored beer.
N: Some nice sour fruits dominate. A little wild yeast is on the top with that, not funky barnyard wet horse Brett but more the sour fruit tangy delicious Brett, although there is just a touch of a barnyard aroma. A little oak at first, which seems to come out more as it warms. A little bit of a malty aroma, with slight sweetness. Just an overall great sour tangy fruit aroma.
T: WOw, so deliious. My mouth is watering from the first sip to half an hour after finishing it. Lots of sour fruits and deliciousness just pours out at first. A little tangy sour cherry fruit. The some malty flavors, a little sweet malt and toasty flavor. A slight wild yeast Bretty flavor, again more the sour fruit Brett than wild barnyard funk, but just a touch of the latter. The Brett overall is pretty mild. Some oak comes out as well, mostly in the background at first, but then starts to get a little more prevalent as it warms.
M: Trillions of bubbles, big carbonation, with a good body.
F: Dry finish, with some lingering mouthwatering goodness. It has a hint of sweetness but mostly dry, leaving the mouth ready for the next hit. Lots of lingering sour tangy fruit, a little sour cherry. A touch of wild Brett lingering on the finish, little funk even which seems to be a little more on the finish. Breaddy malts also come through. For being 10% there's no real booze, it drinks so well. This is a super delicious amazingly awesome sour. I wish so much we could get it around here, or even better if I could brew this myself. Sooo tasty.
05-26-2010 02:22:04 | More by jlindros
4.63/5 rDev +3.1%
my most wonderful girlfriend hooked this up for me. it almost looks like a glass of rootbeer, brownish in color, lively carbonation, and a faint red glow. the head is excited but quickly receding. the smell is a dead giveaway that this is another russian river sour gem. notes of vinegar, decaying wood, dried plums, caramel corn, and cane sugar unite in an aromatic orgy. the taste is incredible, the currants are obvious up front, but the finish is what makes this beer. its so sour it hurts my jaw. sour more than brett too, its sort of like sucking on a lemon for as long as you can, puckery, funky, and delicious. its too complex to finger all the flavors here, but many many more of these need to be consumed to fully appreciate it fully. the mouthfeel is as perfect as it can be, medium body made light by the effervescent carbonation and tart bone dry finish that somehow makes my mouth water for another sip. how the hell is this 10% abv? it is not at all detectable in the flavor or the feel, and im just waiting on my buzz... overall this may surpass suplication as my favorite russian river brew. they do some incredible stuff out there, and this is the cream of the crop. if i play my cards right my girlfriend might get me another...
08-31-2012 21:19:25 | More by StonedTrippin
New York
4.2/5 rDev -6.5%
The beer pours a nice amber color with a 1/2" off-white head that slowly fades to lacing. The aroma is good. It has a mild sourness in the nose along with a nice barrel aged aroma. The crystal malts seem to mellow the overall sourness. The taste is more laid back as well. It's easy drinking. I cannot believe this is a 10% abv. beer. I could drink this all night. It has a more moderate sourness than Beatification. It's also a darker beer with some crystal malt sweetness. The mouthfeel is fine. It is a medium bodied beer with good carbonation. This is very drinkable. It's tasty and not overly "wild".
02-21-2010 23:30:44 | More by WesWes
4.72/5 rDev +5.1%
First had: bottle at Eulogy, Philly, PA
First had this in a 750ml bottle, but I have had it on tap as well. A tasty, dark, sour ale wood aged with black currants. After Pliny the Younger, this is my favorite RR brew.
Pours an attractive vermillion-mahogany color with a delicate beige head with some tinges of ruby here and there. Sour aroma, dark fruits, leather, and vinegar. Flavor starts out sweet almost like a kriek or framboise, with notes of cherry, blackcurrants. Soon turns more tart with the more sour qualities of cherries, red wine, and hints of vinegar coming through. In turn moves to more dried fruit--figs, prunes, dried cherries--soaked in wood-aged wine. Finishes acidic and bitter overall, yet still smooth. Medium body, complex, and very enjoyable.
06-10-2011 15:26:46 | More by Rifugium
4.8/5 rDev +6.9%
I had this on-tap at Capone's during the Russian River event. Poured into a goblet. This was Batch 1.
Appearance: Pours an opaque reddish brown color with a layer of off white head that goes away completely.
Smell: Sour fruity vinegar with a hint of sweetness. I'd say it is very wine like.
Taste: Just like the smell, I'm picking up sour fruit and vinegar notes, but much smoother here than in the smell. I can taste oak, and red wine. All the flavors are in perfect balance. The finish is warm from the alcohol, very nice.
Mouthfeel: Medium body with tingly mild carbonation. The finish is dry and woody.
Overall: I haven't found a sour beer that I like better than this one. The flavors are so well balanced, and the alcohol isn't anywhere to be found. Very smooth.
04-02-2011 21:20:29 | More by oline73
4.78/5 rDev +6.5%
Thanks to hophead101 for sending me this bottle.
Batch 001x1, sampled June 19, 2010.
The beer pours a clear dark red color with a white head. The aroma is awesome. I get lots of brown sugar, oak, vanilla and a low amount of tartness. The flavor is brown sugar, medium tartness, dark fruits, vanilla and oak. Medium carbonation and medium mouthfeel. This beer matured into a wonderful drink. It was tried alongside Sanctification, Temptation, Supplication and Beatification and I think this beer was easily the star of the show.
06-21-2010 04:22:28 | More by Mora2000
New York
4.22/5 rDev -6%
From 4/25/10 notes. Poured from a 750 ML bottle into my Duvel tulip.
a - Pours a dark amber color with one finger of white head. Light carbonation evident.
s - Smells of red wine, sour dark fruits, some sweet fruits, funk, and oak.
t - Tastes of sour fruits, wine, sweet malts, and some funk. A little disappointing from the smell.
m - High carbonation and medium body.
d - Pretty good and better than temptation, but not as good as supplication. Worth checking out and I would have again. Thought it smelled a little better than the taste.
04-28-2010 23:51:44 | More by mdfb79
4.25/5 rDev -5.3%
12-11-2012 19:47:22 | More by mendvicdog
Consecration from Russian River Brewing Company
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For more information about the Fungie Festival in Dingle, visit http://fungiedolphin.com/full-weekend-programme-to-fungie-festival-2013/.
And if you are curious about the photo of Derek that Brenda and Kevin spoke about, then here it is!
Birds and politicians need to get their messages out while, at the same time, covering their tracks. Openness and transparency are commendable but they have a downside. A bird seeing a cat, for example, wants to warn the neighbours. If it calls out, however, it will draw attention to itself, not a good idea with an enemy on the prowl. Keeping quiet seems the wiser option. Besides, if the cat takes some other bird, a territory may be up for grabs and competition for food or mates will be reduced. 'Who'll get his job now', the deceased's work colleagues whisper at the funeral? Self interest, it seems, dictates that birds 'sing dumb' when danger threatens. But they don't. Why?
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Later on, we will be celebrating Ireland's best-known dolphin, the legendary Fungi, who lives down around Dingle. He's been there 30 years, and is absolutely thriving.
However, a story emerged recently which is a little sad. Another species of dolphin, the striped dolphin, seems to be suffering in Mediterranean waters.
Since the beginning of this year, over 100 dolphins carcasses have washed up on the beaches of western Italy in what is suspected to be an outbreak of "dolphin measles".
Nicola Hodgins is the International Projects Manager with Whale and Dolphin Conservation, in the UK, and she joins us on the phone today...
Hedgerows and the Law
Hedgerows in Ireland form important features in maintaining wildlife diversity and in establishing wildlife "corridors", particularly for birds. The commonest nesting birds found in hedgerows such as wrens, dunnocks, robin and willow warblers depend entirely on insects during the Summer months. In general untrimmed, thorned hedgerows containing species such as blackthorn, whitethorn and holly are favoured by birds as they provide ample food and also serve as a protection against predators.
Section 40 of the Wildlife Act, 1976, as amended by Section 46 of the 2000 Act, provides protection for hedgerows by providing that it shall be an offence for a person to cut, grub, burn or otherwise destroy hedgerows on uncultivated land during the nesting season from 1 March to 31 August, subject to certain exceptions. It is important that, where possible, necessary work to hedgerows is carried out outside this period.
It is possible in most cases to schedule and carry out necessary work to hedgerows outside this period. The legislation makes provision for works (other than road or other construction works) to be carried out for reasons of public health and safety under the authority of any Minister or a body established by statute that lead to the destruction of vegetation. There is also a provision to enable the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government to request from the relevant Minister or body details of any such works together with a statement of the public health and safety factors involved.
It shall not be an offence to destroy vegetation in the ordinary course of agriculture or forestry. Also it shall not be illegal to destroy vegetation while preparing or clearing a site for lawful building or construction works.
It is the policy of the Minister to prosecute for offences under section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976 and 2000 and successful prosecutions have been taken under this section in recent years. Members of the public are encouraged to contact their local wildlife ranger and report instances where hedgerows are being destroyed during the prohibited period.
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Presenter: Derek Mooney
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