This beer had been stuck in the back of my fridge since it was released back in June of this year. I was a bit hesitant to try it. I thought I had previously tried it but been scared off, however after a bit of personal research could not pinpoint when that might have been. I felt it time to clear out the old and make room for the new releases from Dieu Du Ciel as well as the Autumn and Halloween LCBO releases. This beer needs to be examined!
Pouring a hazy copper, this effervescent beer pours with a good head (initially) which fades into a thin version of its former self – a thin covering and moderate lacing of the glass. The aroma was so subtle on this brew I ended up inadvertently putting my nose into the head, twice. I have minimal experience with rye beer but this incarnation was moderate in hop profile and high in malt and esters. Clove and pepper stand out as well as banana – these are presented on a backdrop of a strong caramel malt character. With a thin-moderate mouth-feel this beer was very smooth and easy drinking. There were a few candied fruit subtleties in the aroma and flavour as well as a mildly syrupy flavour and mouth-feel. Would I drink this beer again? Yes. Would I buy it again? I think so!
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