6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
This is one of those rare instances when the beer grows a substantial and lasting head after the pour – interesting – dark ruby with, as I said, a lasting, off-white head – the aroma is doughy, with notes of raisin, cherry, nuttiness – smooth, medium-bodied – the flavor is rather sweet, but it is a clean sweetness, and it is balanced by mild noble hops an a slightly herbal bitterness – a lot of nutty character, burnt sugar, dark bread, leafy character – finish of caramelized sugar – fairly clean, just a little on the sweet side.
Tried
on 13 Dec 2008
at 19:41