Anniversary Sixteen
Ithaca Beer Company

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From:
Ithaca Beer Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
8.7%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.74 | pDev: 9.63%
Reviews:
17
Ratings:
84
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 07, 2022
Added:
Dec 25, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  7
Dark Honey Saison
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Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York

2.96/5  rDev -20.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
This one pours a fairly dark brown color, with a big head and lots of lacing.

This smells pretty oxidized, with earthy hops, honey, and roasted malt.

I’m semi confused on what this is supposed to be, and the overriding stale flavor is not really helping. It’s bitter, oxidized, and weirdly hoppy, with a mild funkiness, some chocolate, and stale bread.

This is light bodied, and not super drinkable, with a stale finish.

It was a real gamble, letting this one age this long. It didn’t turn out well.
Mar 07, 2022
 
Rated: 3.89 by mindfuldave from New Jersey

Aug 29, 2016
 
Rated: 4.13 by Elimav from Florida

Aug 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4.11 by BeerBeast from Florida

Aug 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.85 by elvisdoc from Florida

Aug 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by chefhatt from Pennsylvania

May 08, 2016
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Reviewed by 2dogbrew from Virginia

3.65/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Just got this one at our local Total Wine. I know it's not fresh, but as a Belgian figured it was worth a try. Pours dark, but more not opaque like a stout. Aroma is a mix of sweet and typical Belgian yeast. Taste is sweet, from the honey, and 2 years on it. Not bad, would have liked to try it fresher.
Oct 18, 2015
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Reviewed by FriedSlug from North Carolina

4/5  rDev +7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
When poured in a Duvel tulip it was very dark brown and allowed no light to pass through. There was a decent light brown head that covered the entire surface while the beer was consumed and it left heavy lacing. It smelled Belgian with that yeasty, bready smell with some clove and honey peeking in every once in a while. The taste was similar with the malty sweetness showing more as it warmed. Also tasted the honey, clove and a bit of pepper. The ending had a nice surprising hop bitterness that wrapped up the experience. It was a nice chewy beer with a decent amount of carbonation that tickled the tongue and helped release all of the flavors. Really a tasty beer. I didn't have it fresh but I have no complaints.
Oct 03, 2015
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Reviewed by Lilbeck23 from New Jersey

4.6/5  rDev +23%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Remarkably one of the most surprising but best beers that have been aged. You think one thing, but then are pleasantly surprised by another! A light and easy porter/stout. A must have!!!
Sep 04, 2015
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Reviewed by EMV from Pennsylvania

4.13/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured from a bomber into a tulip glass

L: Pours a deep mahogany color with thick off-white head. Mild lacing.

S: Honey and malts. Mild spiciness (cloves and nutmeg).

T/F: A nice honey sweetness at the outset with complex yeast notes. Dark fruits and spices. Very tasty flavor, and no significant aftertaste. Creamy and smooth.

O: A very nice take on a Belgian Dark Ale from Ithaca. Shame it was a limited release. Wish I'd grabbed a few more bottles to cellar.
Jul 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.41 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Jul 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.78 by rab53 from Washington

Jul 10, 2015
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Reviewed by scootny from New York

3.91/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Dark cola huge light brown head. Clear fluid. Very good lacing.

Nose is sweet and lightly bready. Hops are tight and cutting.

Taste is like a Belgian black IPA. Lots of roasted grains and char. Honey leaves a sweetness after the finish. Hops are plentiful leaving a leafiness in the back of my throat and a sandpaper dryness on my tongue. A bit of heat in the finish.

Feel is full and creamy with a crisp dryness in the swallow.

A nice brew.
Apr 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by deonreds from New York

Apr 03, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Petegrieco from Massachusetts

Mar 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Masters from Massachusetts

Mar 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by msondel from Massachusetts

Mar 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by bluntedboywonder from New York

Mar 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by nathanmiller from New York

Mar 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by trxxpaxxs from New York

Mar 03, 2015
Anniversary Sixteen from Ithaca Beer Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 84 ratings