Mean Old Tom
Acquired from svosie so a big THANK YOU goes out to her! Consumed 11/29 Poured in to my Portsmouth snifter A: This beer pours an opaque black with a one finger of light brown foamy head. Head recedes quickly and leaves nice sheets of lacing. S: Nose is charred malts, roastiness, and nice dark chocolate. T: Taste starts with a strong charred flavoring. It eases in to more of a roasted character. Dark bitter chocolate comes in mingled with lighter espresso notes. Vanilla bean holds the whole way through the chocolate and espresso flavoring, with just a touch of oak as well. M: Lighter side of medium body, low carbonation, there's a very light, thin, somewhat flat feel. O: Goes down easy, tasty, not too filling, mild kick, decent representation of style. My one beef with this offering is the lack of body to it. The lower carbonation is the only real knock. That being said, another fine offering from Maine Beer.