2nd Case Swap: James P - Dark Crystal

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Permalink Reply by Reviled on April 27, 2009 at 7:52am

Pours thick, gluggy and dark with a 2 finger tan head which dissapates slowly leaving nice lacework. Aroma of roasted malt with hints of chocolate. Nice creamy mouthfeel which dissolves into a dry roasty finish. Went down great with my smoked chicken pizze ;o) A very good 1st attempt at a dark beer, cheers mate!

Permalink Reply by Alasdair on April 27, 2009 at 9:38pm

Take two:

Complex aroma of chocolate, caramel, roast, and fruit. Lingering tan head. Smooth, rich mouthfeel. Mildly roasty, chocolate finish with a touch of bitterness and wood flavours as it warms up.

I really enjoyed this. Big ups for taking the trouble to send a second bottle north. Reminded me more of a porter than a stout, but very tasty. I'd agree with some of the suggestions above - maybe a different yeast and a bit more roast, but a class act all the same.

Cheers.

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