Supplier: From the Brewery itself
My parents got this for me (along with the glass) when they took me to the brewery for my birthday last month. This is one of the two beers that they only produce for the American market and so you can only get it in the states or from the brewery. I served this at room temperature.
My parents got this for me (along with the glass) when they took me to the brewery for my birthday last month. This is one of the two beers that they only produce for the American market and so you can only get it in the states or from the brewery. I served this at room temperature.
Appearance: Not as dark as I would have expected, it looks brownish when you are pouring it and there is a ruby red tinkle when you hold it to the light. A mocha coloured head that fades quickly but leaves a little behind.
Aroma: You get a huge wiff of rust at the beginning followed by a very heavy sweetness with strong coffee and chocolate notes.
Flavour: Relatively fresh on the front with a sweet and strong chocolate covered coffee beans taste at the end that has a hint of rust in it. After some time it starts to feel boozy.
Body: Incredibly smooth, nice and velvety with slight bubbles mainly on the front.
Aftertaste: A fresh, coffee acidic taste that lingers and spreads in you mouth. It also drys your mouth out.
Overall: Therefore this gets a rating of 7, close to an 8 but the rust taste puts in down a little. This is definitely one beer you would only want one of at a time.
Price Range: Under £3 for a 330ml bottle (don't know the exact price as it was a gift). Enjoyable and I would definitely get it again, especially for the winter time.
Food Pairings: Some sort of oats dessert like cranachan. Would also go well with most mousse-like desserts.
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