Older Viscosity
375ml bottle, corked/caged, 2010 vintage, served in my Rastal tulip. Pried out the cork, anticipating a healthy 'pop' but getting pretty much no sound at all. However, a vigorous pour produced about 1/2" of creamy coffee-colored bubbles which faded quickly, leaving very nice lacing down the glass. Subsequent swirling easily revives a sheet of finely bubbled foam. The beer itself is deep brown-black in color, tinging amber at the edges. Smells of molasses, alcohol, burnt sugars, and sweet coffee. Taste follows the smell, leading with the molasses. The finish is very long, ending with bittersweet chocolate, oak and black-coffee. Some alcohol heat in the middle. Mouthfeel is surprisingly light. Enough carbonation to keep the beer lively on the tongue. Superb drinkability.