This brew was brought to me by the magnificent Ms. Mieko. It’s 8.7% alc/vol. That’s all I know.
Appearance: Dark brown with no translucency. There’s a nice, tan head.
Smell: It has a dank, maybe prune, aroma. Hops is present as well. The smell is slightly piny.
Taste: Wow. Just wow. It’s sweet, creamy and smooth with a caramel or toffee like backbone. It’s pretty sweet but well balanced by a pronounced bitterness. There’s a strong flavor of hops, but it’s hard to pin down. Is it piny, grassy, or citric? I’m going with pine. Whatever it is, it’s bold and flavorful.
Mouthfeel: The flavor concentrates in the center/back of tongue. The strong hop aftertaste lingers. It’s very provocative to the tongue. The alcohol is barely present.
Drinkability: I will drink again, most definately. I didn’t know what to expect with this one because I didn’t read the label. When it poured I was surprised to see a dark brew. After tasting, there was an element I couldn’t put my finger on. Turned out to be outrageous hops. It was hiding in plain sight. Wow, a dark, super hoppy beer. It’s like a cross between a mild, sweet porter, kind of, and a double IPA. Amazing. Simply amazing. Right now it’s my favorite beer.
