12 oz bottle, thanks to Hoppymeal for the trade. Poured into the Val-Dieu chalice the beer is dark brown with a very small mocha head and very little lace.
This looks like a cold coffee and that’s very appropriate. Alcohol laced, ice-cold coffee is a simple description. A more complex one would be one that adds vanilla and a touch of bourbon.
Aroma is obviously very coffee-like but there is also considerable alcohol. The alcohol is NOT as prominent in the taste.
Very smooth in the mouth and the beauty is absolutely no bitterness. The lack of coffee-bite is certainly the key to the success of this beer. Brewed very slightly differently this beer could become horribly bitter and difficult to drink (especially considering the ABV). Considering the type of brew and the alcohol this is a VERY drinkable beer. I wouldn’t want to drink a lot of it, but the fact that one bottle is so drinkable is a testament to the brilliance of the beer.