Old Mottled Duck Olde Ale

Growler from the Avondale Estates Beer Growler. Dark mahogany color, with a huge, bubbly, tan head. The aroma is wonderfully complex. Strong caramel up front, but with some hay and light hickory smoke. Lightly roasted aromas sit in the background. Some good earthy and floral hops come forward in the middle. The flavor is very sweet and malty up front, with a nice mild bitterness through the finish. Heavy body, sticky, and thick, with a little chalkiness and graininess. This is a heavy and assertive malt bomb. Strong aromas, but still nicely balanced, and, given the ABV and thick palate, pretty easy to drink.