90
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
17
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Portland, Oregon
What Our Editors Thought
"Polished leather, dark red fruit, and earthy spice on the nose; light, rustic anise. The sip is sweeter and less rugged, with soft fruit, milk chocolate, and sprawling sweetness."
What Our Panel Thought
"Inviting aroma: milk chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon; lighter graham cracker, toast, and coffee. Straightforward flavor—bittersweet chocolate, light spice, roast malt. Chocolate flavors linger. Subdued barrel."
What the Brewers Say
"Dosed ... with freshly grated nutmeg and Dutch cocoa powder, before aging it in brandy barrels."
Review printed in: Stout: More than Just Desserts (Oct-Nov 2020)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: August 19, 2020