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12 oz. brown, longneck bottle. Bottled in October 2003, according to bottle label. Poured out a medium yellow color, with a minimal white head. It barely left an island of lacing on top of the beer itself. Aromas are of grapes, saffron, floral honey, slight malts, and alcohol. No hops aromas here gang. Flavors are of white grape juice, honey, and spices. Warming to the stomach when swallowed. Aromatic and very complex. The honey notes are pronounced and make up the bulk of flavors, along with the grape juice. Sweet, but not cloying. The extended aging of this sample has provided a depth of character that can not be achieved in a fresh sample. The flavors have melded and become a total greater than the sum of it’s parts. It is truly a beverage to savor, and also to age. I believe an even more extended aging period would do wonders for this beer. Thick mouthfeel and sweet character make for an interesting experience. I’m glad I aged this one for a year.

You are absolutely right about aging this one. I got one that was "fresh" from the brewer, and it was so sweet it was almost undrinkable. A beer-flavored equivlent to coke concentrated syrup.

Has anyone tried to homebrew this one?
I found a recipe for it and have not tried it yet.
I would be interested in your results.

Sam Calagione actually put teh recipe in the back of his book "Extreme Brewing" if anyone is interested. I intend on giving this a shot pretty soon, although seemsl ike it might be an expensive batch.