Supplier: Beers of Europe
The Innis & Gunn brewery specialist in aged beers, this is one of their limited edition beers made using Oak chips from bourbon barrels whilst aging the beer. On the label it says that the beer is matured for 54 days. I served this just below room temperature.
The Innis & Gunn brewery specialist in aged beers, this is one of their limited edition beers made using Oak chips from bourbon barrels whilst aging the beer. On the label it says that the beer is matured for 54 days. I served this just below room temperature.
Appearance: Black but maroon when held to the light, a thin tan head that dissipates quite quickly.
Aroma: Vanilla sweetness with a fruity note and some banana.
Flavour: Very sweet with a vanilla banana note. There are some umami notes right at the back giving a certain soy sauce taste.
Body: Very smooth and velvety.
Aftertaste: Some tart notes on the back along with the overwhelming sweetness. Some apple notes, along with a spice from the rye.
Overall: Therefore this gets a rating of 5, too sweet to enjoy a lot of but it is still nice.
Price Range: £2.19 for a 330ml bottle, probably about right as it is wood aged, but I wouldn't go run to get it again.
Food Pairings: It so sweet it would only really work with a dessert, I'm thinking something very sweet like it is, so the sweetness dies down to reveal the other flavours, maybe something like sticky toffee pudding.
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