Apperance: A black and brown beer, a brown head, little lacing and surprisingly few curtains. (3.5) Aroma: Dark intense coffee, chili pepper, burnt brown bread, vanilla fudge, brown sugar and figs and Marzipan. (4.5) Taste: Starting sweet, sugar, bread, vanilla, dried fruits, then a warm spicy feeling, chili and espresso, then bitter cocoa beans. (4.5) Palate: Medium carbonation, sticky and oily, a big body and an almost coarse dry finish. (4) Overall: Very much crammed into this one. Must be enjoyed slowly and carefully. (4)
Bottle 330 ml. |