Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron

Bottle. A huge array of smells in this one. Moderate to heavy malt aromas of dark bread, burnt, molasses, and dark chocolate, moderate perfume and resin for the hops, moderate earth and leather for the yeast, with strong notes of prune, cask wood, licorice, alcohol, dried cherry and scotch. Head is large, frothy, light brown with fair lacing and is mostly lasting. Color is dark brown. Flavor is moderately sweet and lightly acidic to start and the long finish is moderately acidic and heavily bitter. Palate is medium to full in the body, creamy to syrupy in the texture and has a soft carbonation. It finishes lightly astringent and heavily alcoholoic. An American Strong with Imperial Stout attributes. A bit unbalanced but it’s complexity and boldness in every aspect makes this a great beer for me...just not too many at once. It felt like I was drinking a shot of whiskey towards the end.

Although called a Brown ale, to me it was more porter-like with toasted coffee and chocolate flavors with a malty finish.

Very dark brown. Aroma is dried cherries, alcohol, chocolate. Taste is coffee, caramel, chocolate, dried fruits, raisins, alcohol. Decent depth to it. Silky body.

Wine like aroma. Also I get some malts, chocolate, and some chalkiness. It’s very pleasant. Pours a black coffee color. Like a cup of straight espresso, with a thing creamy chocolate colored head. Strong full fruit flavor: cherries, sour grapes, strawberries. A great malty chocolate flavor follows that lingers on the back of your throat. It’s wonderful. Palate is creamy, smooth, clean, and very enjoyable.

Bottle. Large brown head with good lacing and dark brown color. Aromas of roasted chocolate, nuts, and molasses. Also hints of wood, port, brown sugar, and some cask. Medium body with creamy, slick texture. Absolutely a perfect beer.

Dark brown (thin head) sits atop of a nearly black brew. Aroma of alcohol, molasses, and vanilla come through as you swirl the glass. Tste has notes of vanilla, and a nice oaky sharpness. Highly roasted, but sweet and smooth. One of the best I have encountered from DFH

Bottle. Black. This is an aggressive beer but at the same time a well balanced brew. Oaky, intense wood flavor, smoked, some vanilla, malted barley, hops.

From bottle. Opaque chestnut color with compact tan head. Body reminds me of half and half or olive oil.. Super oily texture coats the tongue with full-on flavor of molasses and bourbon. Deep wood esters and sugars very present. Huge beer