I purchased a two-pack, 12 oz bottles, of this beer, as Lakewood likes to do with its anniversary issues, at a Total Wine in Ft. Worth late last year. The box indicates this brew as 2021 Release although I cannot find a date stamp on the bottles or their labels. No concerns, the contents should be all right. I have a snifter that has been handling the evening's duties and it is receiving the pour. I view a clear, medium dark gold liquid that is supported by a vigorous carbonation feeding a slender skim of pure white foam. The scent is strong with yellow fruit along with grain, floral and a vinous quality. Nothing all that exciting until now but I will say the taste is quite good, it rises above the appearance and the nose. Apricots, a large effect from the cabernet barrels, a touch of honey, flowers and perhaps some wood. Very supple, I get a full sensation. A nice beer, I am liking it more than anticipated.

Can at BRACT #1. Med-thin body, suprisingly rather dry feeling despite being lactosed. Med-light carbonation. High bitterness, light sweetness, overall balance is definitely towards the assertive coffeeish deep roast. Light lactose and vanilla. Overall pretty clean though, tasty. Drinkable too, with ABV hidden well, only light warmth apparent. A good one.

Beer republic advent calendar tasting 2024. Can. Malty aroma and taste, light roastyness, chocolate, lactose, medium bitter, light sweet. Medium to full body, malty, light roasty choco bitter sweet finish. Good.

Bottle. Poured clear amber color with a small off-white head. Aroma was light fruit, light tart, sour fruits. Lemon, zesty, light herbal notes.

355ml. can. @Home. 08/12/2024 [#7.995 Global - #1.685 United States of America - #1 Lakewood Brewing Company (My Brewery #405 from the States)] Pours black with a tiny tan head. Aroma: lactose, coffee beans, chocolate powder and soft ashy malts. Taste: roasted malts, burnt caramel, roasted coffee beans and lacto. Low carbonation. Long ashy palate. Next one, please!