Provisions Series: Old Richland
750mL bottle (thanks to sleepyhead for this extra - no date but 1st reviews of this "brewed once" beer from bottles date back to February so presumably this is 6 months old) poured into a tulip. Bottle says "intended to drink immediately" so this is probably past its prime - but I received this only a couple weeks ago so what are you gonna do? Pours a murky mahogany brown with a rich creamy off-white head, great lacing. Aroma is earthy dark fruits: figs, dates, brown sugar, molasses and a hint of spice. Aroma intensifies as it warms. A quick swirl brings that rich 2-finger head right back up and releases fresh aromas of caramel malt and rich barley. Taste follows nose: dark fruits, toffee, hops, booze, and a hint of rum. There's a warm buttery aspect to this beer but the finish is dry and not overly sweet. Overall this is definitely a sipping beer and after 750mL I've had just about enough. I could drink this again but probably only every few months or so. It must be fun working at The Bruery; I haven't had a bad beer from them yet.