Deschutes Brewery Jubelale English Strong Ale at 6.7% ABV (C$3.79 at Sundance Wine Market, 355 ml, best before 20-May-2016, reviewed 11-Dec-2015)
Appearance: clear amber-brown with two fingers of loose light tan head, good retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: dark roasty malt, brown sugar, pine, dark boozy fruit, light chocolate and vanilla, spices. (8/10) Taste: moderate-low sweet, moderate-strong bitter. (6/10) Palate: medium body tending to the thin, moderate carbonation, off-dry bitter finish. (3/5)
Complex aromas but surprisingly thin flavours and body. I don’t often say this, but this is a brew that could use a little more sweetness. More maltiness would beef up the body and provide a bit more support to the flavours, which drop off rapidly. On the other hand, the lightness makes this more sessionable, so…? (14/20)
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