Dark & Handsome - Box Steam Brewery

kwjd

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a murky brown colour with hints of red. Starts off with white head that quickly dissipates, leaving a small amount of lacing. Smells of dried fruit and lemon with toasted malt. I don't get any hops or bitterness whatsoever. Very sweet flavour, and a bit of alcohol which is odd at only 5%. Thin mouthfeel, very light carbonation overall. I was looking forward to this beer and i think it is just ok.

Serving type: bottle

12-24-2010 03:13:06 | More by kwjd

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Expirey date: August 16, 2011. This bottle purchased and drank within one week of arrival on shelves of LCBO. Pours medium brown colour, a little white head. Lots of lace left in the glass. The aroma is overall neutral,there is a little boozy despite low alcohol, some licorice, malt, and a sourness attributed to citrus. It had a bit above an average mouthfeel, was very drinkable, wth a dry finish. The brewers call this an old ale, it would be an excellent brown. It has a good malting, a little rich, with licorice taste, decent hopping. I would have it again. Anther beer, I would say more than 15% of 3.5 taste ratings, that I would rate a 3.75 if I could.

Serving type: bottle

12-19-2010 23:59:32 | More by northyorksammy