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Thanks to Jw347 for the opportunity to try this beer. This came in a 22oz growler filled at Bierkraft. I shared this beer last night at La Bella with Joey and Danny.

Pours a brown color with some dark orange highlights on the sides. There's also a half inch of foam that falls down rather quickly.

A bit shy at first. I could only pick up some woodsy aromas at first but the glass was filled to the rim so that was likely the culprit. After a sip or two I could pick up a bit of whiskey, vanilla, grapes, and more whiskey. A few moments later there was some brown sugar. A very sweet smelling beer.

Started out with some nutty malts, toast, vanilla, barrel, sweet raisins, dates, and more vanilla in the end. A bit of alcohol flavor in the finish, didn't come across as hot or fusel though. Definite whiskey flavor, grapes, toast. The last few sips toasted almonds and toasted coconut flavors. Also some bitter tannins in the last sip. The beer is enjoyable but the problem I had with it was the base beer...I think it needed more complexity.

Very smooth carbonation and creamy on the palate. The finish does feel a bit thin at times, likely from the weak base beer. Overall, I enjoyed this beer.

Served In: Pint Glass