Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron

Brewed by Dogfish Head Brewery
Style: American Strong Ale
Milton, Delaware USA

12 oz bottle. Pours a very dark brown body with a fizzy chocolate brown head that faded to a thin ring. Great nose of chocolate, coffee, nutty grain, and a light hint of woodiness. Some light alcohol. Lots of wood on the flavor, backed up with heavy sweet maltiness. Notes of coffee, vanilla, alcohol, and an almost bourbon like finish. Reminds me of sandalwood. Mouthfeel is full bodied and fairly thick but not cloying really. Moderate fizzy carbonation. Really coats the mouth well. DFH’s best new beer in a very long time.

Another nicely colored label from Dogfish Head. Stoutly pour - dark with very little head. Penetrating aroma of cherries and grapes plus alcohol - almost like brandy or whiskey, plus flowery scents and a little baby powder. The flavor is potent and arresting - a fruity, dark brew with strong woody, incense-like notes - I guess that is the palo santo. Pleasant bitterness on the palate followed by alcohol warmth. A really interesting brew with an interesting story behind it, but it is a little too potent for everyday consumption. PSM is a very fine, creative concoction from Dogfish Head.

pours a dark brown .. pretty stable dark tan head ... smells of dark molasses and week old burnt wood ... interesting brew but lackluster.. not that complex but somewhat enjoyable .. i like the idea behind this but i wanted more wood or something.. a bit disappointing!

Tasted from bottle, during a tasting session at ’’Salone della Birra’’ in Torino. Even if I don’t put very alcoholic beers on the top of my preferences, I have to say this is a masterpiece. Dark brown beer, with a tan creamy head. The alcohol is perceptible in the nose, well blended with reasted and woody aroma. Fruity notes complete the frame. But this beer is incredible easily drinkable and the alcohol is really hidden and countervailed by hops. Creamy body, spicy edges and some roasted bitterness.

Ecco cosa m’ha nciucà; porca vacca 12 gradi, eppure non è che si sentano tanto. Una birra che rientra decisamente nelle mie corde, biscottosa ma complessa e potentemente bilanciata; vorrei avere il tempo per assaggiarla con più calma.

(Bottle 35,5 cl) Courtesy of FlacoAlto. Pours completely black and opaque with a rough, light brown head. Vinous aroma with some roasted malt and woody accents. Quite full-bodied with sweetish roasted malt and a spicy edge, some dried fruit also. Some malt bitterness in the finish. A very interesting beer. 201008

12 fl oz bottle. Pours dark brown with a diminished tan head. Mild spiced and roasted aroma. Spiced and light acidic liqourice flavoured. Mild roasted. Ends spiced and light acidic.

Tap at Barcade. So as my timing would have it, I got the last pour in the keg, which made for an almost cappuccino looking three colored layered pour. My buddy shared some of his normal pour with me too. The nose was very sweet, almost rum like, with the alcohol being pretty noticeable. Mouthful was creamy, and thick.This is a very unique beer, with complex flavors and spices. Definitely lots of sweetness too, with the alcohol nose running true in the flavor. Interesting,and very good.