brew

Even a half pint may be excessive

The old ale has massive bubbles in a big white head topping a dark brown ale. The aroma is much grainier compared to the sweetness of other high proof beers. The beer itself is deceptive. The body is by no means heavy the initial taste is mild – just a standard malt-forward ale. The finish, however, packs a wallop of flavor. Light toffee is underscored with some balancing acidity. The finish tails towards sweet but not excessively so. I think the richness of caramel or burnt sugar could be upped a bit for an even better beer but this isn’t bad as is. Treacle instead of molasses might be the magic ingredient that tips it from good to special.