6.2

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Can@SBWF2022. Hazy orangeish brown colour with a small off-white head. Aroma is caramel, some spices, alcohol and mild nutty and wooden tones. Flavour is pretty much following the pattern of the aroma. Smooth, but nothing that special.

6.6

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

From can @ SBWF 2022. Poured dark brown in color. Aroma of plums and other dark fruits soaked in a barrel. whiskey notes and heat.

7.4

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Sample at SBWF 2022. Brownish/amber with a small head. Sweet with dried fruit, caramel, some chocolate. Warming alcohol.

5.8

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

--Canned at SBWF. -- Hazy orange/brown, small head. Peppery caramel aroma with apples. Sweet with full body and clean mouthfeel. Caramel, cider, husk. Warming mid bitter finish.

7.6

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Can. Pours clear ruby hazel, small beige head, good lacing. Aroma is whiskey, toffee, roasted malt, toasted caramel, vanilla. Flavor is medium sweet, light plus bitter. Merlin body. A bit boozy.

7.9

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

19.2 oz can purchased a few months ago at Mr. T’s locally. Cans are convenient but I miss the bombers. I’ve rated more beers from Clown Shoes than any other brewery because they generally deliver, keeps me coming back. My Buffalo Bayou tulip glass is arrayed for this drink. The pour is a dark cola brown with a slim, taupe head. I detect scents of ripe fruit, bread and a small alcohol effect. The taste improves on the nose, there is stewed plums, syrup, grain, raisins, booze and a bit of astringency. Thick, potent and tasty in a style I’m not necessarily crazy about.

5.9

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Can. A- Malt, boozy, raisins, sweet. A- Dark ruby color, clear liquid, minimal head. T- Boozy, raisins, caramel malt, mild sherry, sugary. P- Full body, average texture, average carbonation, cloying finish. O- $9 for a 19 oz can wasn't terrible but I felt like I needed more complexity. Definitely should have split the can. Too much for one. Sipped it for an entire afternoon because it just wasn't calling to me.

8

Nice and smooth, good rye flavor in the finish. Excellent!