Apperance: The beer is dark, almost black with an amber hue. A tan head that settles slowly and leaves good lacing. (4) Aroma: Smelling mainly of smokey peat, burnt wood, dried fruit nuances. (4) Taste: The taste starts with burned crust, charred wood, smoked sausage, sweet dried dates, some sherry notes and a hint of booze. Good bitter lemon zest. (4) Palate: Medium to small carbonation, slightly sticky and oily, a good body, a coarse dry finish. (3.5) Overall: To me this bottle was not at all as good as the cask variant I tried earlier! (3.5)
Bottle, small. |