Delighted to get this in a recent trade with Brad007. Sparing the details, he went to a lot of trouble to get this to me so major thanks go out to him. Delighted to have the opportunity. Thanks man!
32 oz mini-growler. I like the smaller size.
Slightly murky, dark brown pour with some reddish highlights. In better light it settles to be a brownish, cranberry color. Nice looking head but it is short lived and leaves no lace. A slightly pinkish tinge (perhaps that’s just my imagination!)
Faint raspberry in the nose, but it seems to manifest itself as a slightly powdery, cocoa/drinking chocolate notes as well.
Light mouthfeel that really takes this away from the stout genre for me and takes it closer to a raspberry flavored porter in my book. Nevertheless very tasty with a mild fruit note that sits very easily giving me an acidic juxtaposition to the malty, light bitterness of the brew.
Really easy drinking and a very tasty brew to boot. Refreshing and satisfying at the same time.