7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7
BB 04/04/2020, Lot 19012, 330ml Steinie bottle
APPEARANCE: gusher, loss of 50ml beer; deep brown, cola like color, beige stable fluffy head, visible carbonation in the middle, floating sediment, great lacing
AROMA: moderate sweetness of caramel candy, brown sugar, toffee, toasted bread, sweet bread crust, cocoa powder, hints of bitter chocolate underneath, very mild nutty notes - peanuts, peanut skin, hints of earth and perfume, no yeast dirtiness, very gentle and appropriate alcohol note;
TASTE: lively carbonation, loads of fluffy bubbles, soft acidic bite on the edges, medium light to medium body, moderate slick and fluffy/creamy mouthfeel; moderate sweet onset, actually on lighter side, notes of caramel, butterscotch, brown sugar and slightly more toasted bread and bread crust, mild burnt sugar; very soft red wine like tartness (doesn't feel infected), very mild plum brandy like and spicy alcohol on the edges but otherwise nicely hidden; no obvious or at least noticeable dried fruits; nearly no bitterness, subtle hints of ground ginger and cocoa powder
OVERALL: despite gushing no other off flavors or major flaws; well dosed sweetness helps with drinkability; almost crushable for 9.4% abv; lacks a bit in complexity but otherwise decent style attempt