Purchased as a 12oz single from Michael’s, Marietta, GA, USA. I have a sneaking suspicion that this is quite an old bottle (I’ve seen a few sixers on the shelves for a LONG time, and now Michael’s suddenly selling singles!)
Dark amber pour in the Sam Adams new style glass, with a small ivory/yellowish head and some small, but impressive lace.
Initial tastes are rich, malty but also have a strong hint of liquor. A creamy, sherry, maderia like taste – VERY nice. Lots of tasty layers of malt run over one another. A hint of a dry, amber like finish but very little to speak of. Maybe, JUST maybe this has been aged in the store and as a result has taken on quite a new character.
This drinks less like an amber and much more like a rich, ESB. A classic, biscuit like maltiness is very reminiscent of a typical English bitter. Delicious.