Clown Shoes Beer Moses and the Misfits Cream Ale at 9.1% ABV (C$14.49 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, no bottle date or best before, reviewed 19-Apr-2016)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale gold with one finger of rocky ivory head, excellent retention and patchy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: cacao nibs, vanilla, sweet malt, fruity esters. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium creamy body, soft carbonation, lingering bitter and boozy finish. (3/5)
A very strange beer, but it kind of grows on you. The vanilla and cacao nibs are dominant, making for a completely different experience than a normal cream ale. If you go into this expecting just a high-gravity rendition of a cream ale, you’re in for a bit of a shock. As a whole, though, this beast kind of works. (13/20)
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