Amsterdam Nut Brown Ale
Features a curious shrink-wrap plastic around the bottle. Poured a chestnut brown that caught the light and flashed some highlights, tan head was one finger, marginal carbonation revealed under a bright light. This is a very dark brown beer in my Guinness glass with a decent ring and lace not bad either. Nose is nutty, latte, vanilla, chocolate. Smooth mouthfeel but on the thin side. Taste is on the bitter side, cold coffee, espresso, hint of dark fruit, finish lingers. This nut brown tastes pretty good, with air there is more sweetness to it. Something tells me it needs a bit more malt presence to prop it up, but the same lack of serious body would make it a good sessional for the average beer drinker who wants to broaden his or her horizons.