AleSmith Decadence 2010 English Style Old Ale
This drink pretty good, thanks to Arbitrator! A- Dark brown, little 1cm tan head. As expected for an old ale. S- Sweet malty goodness.. brandy-soaked fruits. T- Malty! Sweet molasses and caramel notes. Dark fruit and some maple syrup. Kind of on the edge of being 'too sweet' but it never fully crosses over. M- Rich, full, sweet... had a glass of water with this one and it helped as this beer can be a bit much. Good stealth ABV though. D- Moderate. I like Old Ales, this is a good example of what they can be. Not really excelling in any category, it's not dropping the ball anywhere either. ABV is in check and this beer made for a great nightcap. I'll be interested to see how this one develops as I have another bottle.