What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Strong toffee and caramel aroma in an aged way—you can tell this has had some time to mature. Bourbon barrel vanilla and coconut peek through. Lots of dried plums and black currants. Sherry note and light alcohol.”
Flavor: “More toffee and caramel, but there is a vinous quality in the taste that beautifully contrasts the sweet maltiness. Graceful oxidized notes (sher- ry and port) and the low carbonation make this a good beer to pour into a wide-bottomed snifter glass. The nish has an alcoholic sting letting you know to proceed with caution.”
Overall: “A very enjoyable beer that brings oak, sweet caramel malt, and wine-like esters together in a pretty neat (and potent) package. Slightly oxidized notes come in as sherry or port—this beer has been aging gracefully. A good beer for sipping on a cold night.”
What the Brewers Say
“A strong caramel backbone supports oak and whiskey avors with hints of dark fruits and a touch of bitteness. The nose wafts coconut, toffee, and a smooth hint of alcohol. This will age nicely.”
