(TEXIAN) BROKEN BRIDGE DUNKELWEIZEN

Unsure if stylistic integrity is betrayed or if correct balance is achieved with sour ale-leaning German dunkel (in canned version). Certain odd complexities abound after cascading tan head settles above caramel-hued body. Fungi yeast earthiness inundates vinegary green apple and white grape tartness as well as bubbly champagne pucker, disrupting mild chocolate malting. Unduly dried orange musk and murky ashen walnut char congest embittered citric-spoiled finish. Expectant banana sweetness lost in the muddled mix.

KUHNHENN FOURTH D OLDE ALE

Tranquil updated 2013 version of Fourth Dimentia Olde Ale shows tremendous depth and complexity. Aged for nine months, barleywine-styled full body triumphantly blends marshmallow-toasted burnt caramel malting with ripe dark-fruited sweetness, lilting sherry-burgundy-port wining and syrupy molasses sapping. Massive prune, raisin and sugared fig overtones enrich candied toffee-chocolate-vanilla surge. Bruised cherry, orange and apple uprising further enhances decadent dessert treat.

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