Sherbrooke Chocolate Cherry Ostiarius
It's a shame that this is only brewed once, we can only hope it's made an annual offering. Dark, deep reddish brown appearance with slight lacing, bubbles remaining to the finish. The smell initial of roasted hops in the beer, with chocolate becoming quickly apparent, and finally the cherry starts to blend in with the chocolate, leaving a beautiful aroma that you can simply hold and smell for long periods. The flavor matches the smell, with the chocolate readily apparent, and intense cherry flavor adding a sweetness at the front of the mouth, being counterbalanced by a pleasant hoppy finish. Medium bodied with a slightly thin texture, making this a very drinkable beer despite the intense flavors, this is sure to be a favorite of mine through the holiday season.