Drakes Brandy Barrel Aged Drakonic

Brewed by Drakes Brewing Company
Style: Imperial Stout
San Leandro, California USA

Serve in Snifter

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Black in color with a tan head. Typical Drake’s barrel aged imperial stout aroma of vinegar. Balsamic, roasted malt, brandy, coffee, and tart berries. A bit of booze and wood, too. The flavor is very tart and acetic. Balsamic vinegar, unripe blackberry, licorice, roasted malt, coffee, brandy, and alcohol on the finish. Blah.

On tap at Drakes poured a clear dark reddish brown nearly black with a small lingering brown head. Aromas of roastiness, toasted oak, bitter chocolate, fruittiness and light brandy. Palate was full bodied and smooth. Flavors of roastiness, toffee, bitter chocolate, brandy and light oak with a smooth lingering roaty brandy finish.