New Level Brewing Krampus Christmas Ale Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Eggnog Stout – American Double / Imperial Stout at 11.9% ABV (C$5.49 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 1-Dec-2022, reviewed 6-Dec-2022)
Appearance: clear deep brown with one finger of fluffy beige head diminishing rapidly to a thin ring, moderate droopy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: bourbon, roasty malts, nutmeg, cinnamon, oak, vanilla. (8/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, moderate bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering bitter finish. (3/5)
Take Krampus Christmas Ale Imperial Eggnog Stout, add bourbon. I mean, it’s not exactly rocket science – but neither is it a recipe for failure, especially since it’s a fair bit heftier in the ABV department… Don’t get me wrong, it’s still got the weight and carbonation issues of the base version, but it’s also a fairly distinct improvement. (I can’t rule out the possibility that this opinion is because of the ABV. I really needed a fucking drink tonight.) (15/20)
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