92
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
17
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
2
Paso Robles, California
What Our Editors Thought
“Holiday spice-cake notes of ginger, nutmeg, and orange zest on the nose. The sip is curiously deep—layers of flavors that range through woody, slightly tannic, spicy, warming, cinnamon, and more. Fascinating and engaging. ”
What Our Panel Thought
“The initial approach is toasted bread with cinnamon. More cinnamon and barrel in the flavor, with toffee and caramel-like notes. Sweet initially, but the heat from the cinnamon and the booze help dry it out.”
What the Brewers Say
“Collaboration with Cigar City. Imperial brown ale aged in high-rye bourbon barrels.”
Review printed in: Hops, Yeast, Water, Malt (Feb-Mar 2020)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: January 18, 2020