88
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
16
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Victor, Idaho
What Our Editors Thought
"Dark- and milk-chocolate nose; caramel and toasted-bread touches. Initial sip is well-rounded, gentle—roast bitterness stirred into semisweet chocolate glaze with citrus hints, finishing with a fruity dark-chocolate note."
What Our Panel Thought
"Confectionery chocolate, ashy roast, burnt-bread aroma; cherry and pear esters. Burnt-roast flavor, assertive esters; evident alcohols cut through, but not overly hot. Sticky aftertaste of vodka-soaked cherries. Sweet finish doesn’t hinder drinkability."
What the Brewers Say
"Brewed with plenty of caramel and roasted malts and subtly spiced with ... hops."
Review printed in: Stout: More than Just Desserts (Oct-Nov 2020)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: August 19, 2020