Dogfish Head Brewery Immort Ale English Strong Ale at 11% ABV | 50 IBU (US$5.69 at Specs Main Houston, 355 ml, packaged on 22-Jan-2016, acquired 8-Mar-2017, reviewed 15-Feb-2018)
Appearance: hazy deep amber with a short light beige head diminishing gradually to a thin ring, minimal lacing. (3/5) Aroma: complex, dark dried fruit, maple syrup, vanilla, peat, cheese rind. (7/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, moderate-high bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium-full slightly slick body, moderate-low carbonation, warming finish. (4/5)
Complex aromas on this one, very much like a Barleywine in character, but a lightly smoky/peaty note that I don’t often see in that style. There’s also a not-entirely-welcome cheesy note, but upon warming that seems to fade. (I might’ve drunk this too cold, straight out of the cellar.) Really smooth and deceptively easy-drinking for a double-digit ABV. I wouldn’t say I feel immortal, but I’m feeling pretty happy right about now. (15/20)
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