Nøgne Ø (Hansa Borg) _Sunturnbrew_ Smoked Beer at 11% ABV _(C$11.29 at Okotoks Co-Op, 500 ml, bottle date 1-Dec-2012, best before 1-Dec-2022, acquired 24-Jul-2014, reviewed 14-Jul-2016)_
Appearance: clear amber-brown with a short creamy light tan head diminishing rapidly to a thin cap, soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: smoke, dark dried fruit, toffee, light peat. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter, light tart. (8/10) Medium-full slightly slick body, moderate carbonation, off dry slightly astringent smoky and warming finish. (4/5)
Interesting depth and complexity to this one, with restrained smokiness on top of a sweet fruity barleywine base, with a light rye tartness coming out in late in the finish. The ABV is almost non-existent in the flavours, but manifests as a definite warming relative early in the glass. Not subtle, as such, but definitely restrained and polite. A lingering sipper for sure. (16/20)
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