Cigar City / Dunedin Auld Alliance - Cigar City Brewing

cosmicevan

New York

3.63/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

thanks to cyrusthepup, who sent this to me ages ago.

a - brew poured a deep purple that when held to the light looked dark as anything with very faint ruby tints on the edge of the glass. generous 3 fingers plus of big creamy beige head that hung out forever.

s - spicy plums. lots of seasoning...all spice...some nuts and ripe fruits. smells like candy. cherry grape candy.

t - hmmm...interesting. very belgian dark ale flavorings. plums and dark fruit with candied sweetness. big nut presence. hint of heat. toasted caramel malts.

m - fairly carbonated. prickly. a touch oxidized.

o - overall, not the greatest scotch ale, but by no means a bad beer. fairly spicy for the style and very reminiscent of a belgian dark as opposed to a scotch.

Serving type: bottle

01-22-2013 04:41:13 | More by cosmicevan

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev +5%

05-21-2013 01:55:42 | More by johntfox

Gobzilla

California

4/5  rDev +5%

05-07-2013 20:51:54 | More by Gobzilla

drummermattie02

Texas

3/5  rDev -21.3%

05-02-2013 03:17:09 | More by drummermattie02

GRG1313

California

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

04-15-2013 04:36:12 | More by GRG1313

Lare453

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

04-03-2013 20:28:12 | More by Lare453

cyrushire

Florida

4/5  rDev +5%

03-16-2013 06:33:57 | More by cyrushire

lionssoccer13

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

02-26-2013 16:03:12 | More by lionssoccer13

Prost76

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +11.5%

02-03-2013 11:45:42 | More by Prost76

westcoastbeerlvr

California

3.25/5  rDev -14.7%

01-14-2013 18:46:07 | More by westcoastbeerlvr

thegerm87

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +5%

01-10-2013 03:03:21 | More by thegerm87

Texasfan549

Texas

4/5  rDev +5%

01-01-2013 04:45:36 | More by Texasfan549

IPAmayday90

4.25/5  rDev +11.5%

12-30-2012 16:13:29 | More by IPAmayday90

CheapBeerBuzz

California

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

11-04-2012 02:33:11 | More by CheapBeerBuzz

TrickkyGangsta

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +18.1%

11-04-2012 00:39:35 | More by TrickkyGangsta

sendbeer

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

10-27-2012 15:57:49 | More by sendbeer

Lob

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +18.1%

10-20-2012 02:46:13 | More by Lob

GTB

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +11.5%

10-20-2012 02:19:46 | More by GTB

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev +5%

09-10-2012 03:24:28 | More by t0rin0

neobob187

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

08-27-2012 15:33:56 | More by neobob187

ngeunit1

California

4.23/5  rDev +11%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Pours a murky brown with a bit of mahogany around the edges and a finger of thick frothy tan-brown head. The head fades down very slowly leaving behind some nice lacing.

S - Aroma is a mix of sweet toasted caramel and toffee malts with some raisin and dark fruits with a bit of yeast and booze.

T - Starts off with a mix of sweet toasted caramel and toffee malts with some plum, raisin, and other dark fruit sweetness. Through the middle, some yeast flavor comes through with some caramelized flavor. The finish is a mix of caramelized malts, with some dark fruit and yeast flavor, and a bit of booze.

M - Medium-full bodied with moderate carbonation. Feels smooth and a touch syrupy with a warming and sweet finish.

D - Very drinkable. Nice scotch ale. Good rich and bold malt profile with good body and balance.

Serving type: bottle

08-18-2012 01:50:02 | More by ngeunit1

womencantsail

California

3.58/5  rDev -6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours a brownish color with an off-white head. Sweet malt aromas with plenty of caramel, toffee, and dark fruits. There’s a light smokiness to it, maybe a bit of peat. Some toasted bread and a hint of roast, as well. The flavor is a blend of sweet malt and fruit with a noticeable smokiness in the background. Lightly nutty with some toasted bread, maybe a touch of alcohol as well.

Serving type: bottle

08-05-2012 21:13:35 | More by womencantsail

4DAloveofSTOUT

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -14.7%

07-19-2012 21:46:33 | More by 4DAloveofSTOUT

Duff27

Illinois

4/5  rDev +5%

07-18-2012 00:25:02 | More by Duff27

Aupuch

4.75/5  rDev +24.7%

07-01-2012 04:02:42 | More by Aupuch