Unplugged Cherry Stout
pours a burnt caramel hue with a thin tan head that fades pretty quickly leaving behind some nice bubbly lacing. aroma is funky. earthy, musty, oxidized, cherry and bright fruit. aged balsamic vinegar. walnuts and old hazelnuts. taste follows aroma. tart cherries, an almost overwhelming cherry fruit sugary sweetness followed by a crisp quick and sharp tartness, that gives way to a bit of sour. funky earthy nutty astringent notes. interestingly complex. aftertaste has notes of cardboard and espresso beans. mouth is a bit on the carbonated side...fizzy with a bit of caramel syrupyness, smooth and clean. intriguing astringency and a bit drying. Definitely an interesting brew. would have loved to have been able to try one of these fresh as well. I'd drink any others asap... can't see any more age doing anything. All in all, an intriguingly complex, earthy, and tart brew. Definitely enjoyable.