Maduro Oatmeal Brown Ale - Cubano-Style Espresso
On tap at Capone's the other day. The beer pours a fairly dark brown color wiht good head retention and lacing. The nose is very impressive in this beer, and shows considerable coffee grounds, chocolate and vanilla. There's also a hint of leather and tobacco in this interesting beer. Flavors replicate the nose, though given the richness and intensity of the nose, I was a bit let down by how light and thin the flavor profile was. Drinkabilty is pretty good, with the alcohol well disguised. There is a hint of earthy bitterness in the finish which is interesting. The beer smells better then it tastes, but ultimately I'm kind of impressed with what Cigar City seems to be trying to accomplish. I'm not a huge fan of american brown ales, but these guys are starting to make me stop and take notice of the style. Impressive.