Unconventional winter lager better classified as first rate schwarzbier since expectant seasonal spicing lacks penetration. Barley-roasted cocoa-powdered mocha indulgence counters ashy walnut bittering and dry hop-charred astringency to earthen peat bottom. Stove-burnt coffee, chocolate seed, smoked molasses, and fig-date illusions politely sour smooth medium-bodied contrariety.
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: MAGIC HAT BREW. CO., SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT.
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
