87
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
17
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Normal, IL
What Our Editors Thought
“Light floral notes highlight the caramel-centric aroma, with an almost cake frosting–like vanilla edge. Round and less defined in the sip, as chocolate and burnt caramel notes swirl into a loose, dry finish.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Super-fruity aroma accents the strong caramel malt. The flavor stirs in dark caramel, toffee, a dash of sherry, some slightly numbing alcohol, a ghost of earthy hops.”
What the Brewers Say
“Oak vanillins, deep, dark cherry, chocolate tones enhance the caramel, toffee, treacle aroma and flavor.”
Review printed in: The Malt Is the Message (Spring 2024)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: November 7, 2023