Dark Horse Reserve Special Black Bier Ale
by admin on Jan.07, 2008, under ale, american stout, beer, imperial stout, stout
Appearance: Looks like thick coffee. Minimal head quickly dissipates.
Smell: Fruity and roasty, with vanilla and floral hops.
Taste: Rich coffee character from the roasted malt, medium malt sweetness, mild hop bitterness. Mild fruity esters. Finish is a coffee-like bitterness that coats the roof of your mouth.
Mouthfeel: Rich and creamy, medium-low carbonation. Slight alcohol warming on the finish.
Drinkability: I wouldn't turn it down, but I wouldn't seek it out. One-dimensional and lacking in balance.
