To the eye: hazy, burgundy-hued, slimmed, but lasting, off-white head, looking the part.
In the nose: fruity, flowery, malty. A sweet thing in the nose. Promise of things to come.
In the mouth: rich, super-malty, thick and nearly viscous. All kinds of caramel-y, sticky, juicy, fruity flavors coalesce on the palate. Some spice in this, a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg, just a little. Not as profoundly heavy or bombastic as I sometimes like, but very likable all the same.
What if you don't need them burly and ballsy, though? Maybe something more manageable is more your style? Maybe I should try something like that....more something less commanding, less punishing, would be nice for a change?
Yes, maybe. You know what? Yes. But, still, I'm talking about an 11.3% beer. I forgot that. And the proverbial chickens are coming home to roost. Boom, boom, boom, boom. (Cue John Lee Hooker.)
This is flat out delicious. Man, do I dig it.
Made with 100% real mastodon - do you know how hard it is to find good mastodon these days? Seriously - if you know someone we can buy more mastodon from please let us cellarman Andy know - he's looking for more.
Flavors: Caramel malt, more caramel malt, mastodon.
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