Dirac  - Oak Aged
Served in a snifter Huge thanks to Alpar for bringing this oddly acquired rarity. Apparently this is review #500...how 'bout that. This beer is unfortunately flat, though with the oak aging and it's imperial nature, that isn't the worst thing that could befall it. It's also not surprising with the way that this beer found its way to the table. That having been said this, while flat still, looks abyssal in the glass in front of me. The nose is oak, vanilla and a good deal of smoked malts and roast to almost give it that barbecue like nose. On the tongue the vanilla and the smoke work wonders together. Smooth creamy chocolate covered raisins up front, and as the beer finishes there are hints of cinnamon and ginger. I really have to admit, this is a really really good beer. The lack of carbonation actually makes this beer go down silky smooth. I bet it was even better off the tap. Cigar City knows how to do aged dark beers.