7.6

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

Bomber from Belmont Station. Pours hazy amber with a beige head. Aroma of malt, rye, wood. Med body. Flavor is very rye, wood, malt that seems a bit oxidized (which I like), and something suggesting heat. A whiskey aspect. The label says 5.6 and the web agrees, but ... Might be a hint of chocolate. I am wondering if the beer brewed up at 5.6, but the Angels’ Share and the barrels may have upped the ABV. It is quite alcohol per my mouth and throat. This was bottled in Feb 2016 and it’s good. Another indicator of ABV strength? As we go into the finish, it’s wood, heat, rye. Hop? I think so, but the whiskey aspect is strong enough to prevent me from figuring out hop. It’s not the best rye aged beer I’ve ever had, but it’s a pretty tasty one. Recommended for fun and flavor.