Black Diamond Brandy Barrel The Twelve

Brewed by Black Diamond Brewing Company
Style: Abt/Quadrupel
Concord, California USA

Serve in Trappist glass

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Yum. sweet but not too sweet. Nice balance of flavors. Rich but not heavy. One of my all time favorites.

On tap. Dark brown with very slight head and thin lacing. Aroma of oak, slight brandy, and sweet malt. Flavor offers a pleasant bite to balance the considerable sweetness, and a semi-boozy finish. Enjoyable, but did not leave a particularly memorable impression.

Tap at the Bistro BA fest. Pours ruddy dark amber. Smells a little smokey. Med plus body. Flavor is oaky, brown sugar, smokey. Finishes a little vinous and a bit sweet, but not too much so.

Draft. Mahogony-black beer with a dark cream colored head. Brandy and caramel/toffee aroma. Toffee and light yeast flavor with brandy and light banana. Medium-plus bodied. Toffee and light yeast lingers with brandy and light banana.