Supplier: Beers of Europe
I don't know too much about this beer other than it was made by Anderson Valley in Boonville California (in the north) and is one of their year round brews that they occasionally put in a can.
I don't know too much about this beer other than it was made by Anderson Valley in Boonville California (in the north) and is one of their year round brews that they occasionally put in a can.
Appearance: Pitch black with a large but short live latte coloured head. Very effervescent.
Aroma: At first very metallic but this lessens into a almost pretzel like smell with hints of dark chocolate.
Flavour: Very creamy and sweet on the front with some smooth chocolate notes. Some freshly baked bread flavours with dried berry notes (looking at their description I realize that i was tasting dried cherries).
Body: Not as thick as I would expect for the still and not as fizzy as I would have expected from the looks. What it is is a very smooth and silky body that complements the flavours well. Surprisingly fresh
Aftertaste: Turns into a really pleasant burnt toast flavour coupled with a hint of un-roasted peanut that works well as an underlayer of taste. Does develop into a slight metallic taste.
Overall: Therefore this gets a rating of 8, possibly closer to a 7 but I really like this style. Not many if any off flavours with this one. Afterwards it does leave your mouth puckard though...
Price Range: £2.89 for a 355ml bottle, great price for this beer!
Food Pairings: Would be perfect with Black Forest Gâteau!
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