had at Beer bistro, big grape nose and flavor!!! sweet and malty almost candy like the alcohol is well matched, yummy beer

Bottiglia da 75cl smezzata all’Irish Pub; complessa, dolce e piccante, l’ideale per accompagnare la fonduta che ha mangiato qualcuno di mia conoscenza (che bona).

purs a deep ruby color. very carbonated with large bubbles. alcohol is immediately present an dcontinues to mid palate. finish is very dry and peppery. a slightly bitter mouthfeel - may be from too much carbonation. not a lot of complex flavors - lacks typical sugar taste and dried fruits. Nothing spectacular in my opinion

750ml bottle, 2004 vintage. Foam began oozing out of the bottle before I could even fully remove the cap; apparently the initial carbonation is frequently substantial with this beer, though. Fruity, sweet aroma, malty and liberally dosed with yeast, displaying hints of milky, creamy chocolate, red grape, earth, coriander, hazelnut, spice, faint berry and some dusty cobwebs in the background. Dark brown in color, quite hazy and sedimented, with a lasting, pale tan head and a fine pattern of lace behind it. Flavor is abundantly sugary and sweet, dark caramel and toffee can be found throughout, along with the less forceful characters of red wine, clove and cocoa, finishing with a blend of peppery alcohol, fruity tartness, mild bitterness, old wood, licorice and tobacco. Smooth yet active and lightly acidic and warming on the palate, body is richly full. Aged a bit longer than intended, perhaps, but retains plenty of intrigue and depth, it appears. Absolutely recommended, and I look forward to comparing to a somewhat younger version.

Dark brown beer with a thick brown head which last for long. The aroma is malty with notes of cherrys. The flavor is sweet with notes of berries and nuts. The alcohol is hidden by the sweetness but in the finale I taste the bitternes