badnewsbeers (961), Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Jan 19, 2008 on tap..aroma of chocolate, faint grassy hops, and a touch of brown sugar..flavor is large in chocolate, cereal, rye, and black licorice..hints of annise and clove as well...not bland, but lacking character aarossell (151), Grandville, Michigan, USA Jan 15, 2007 well, it’s definitely spiced...nutmeg perhaps, a LITTLE cinnamon....clove? I can’t tell, but it has a nice mellow chocolate flavor, and a subtle rye finish. Also finishes with floral hoppiness....delicious. Silphium (1981), Lansing, Michigan, USA Feb 6, 2006 On tap at Hideout. Deep brown body, medium tan clumping head with the look of floating oatmeal flakes. Spicy, fruity, light aroma. Smooth fruity body, sweet, cerealy with strong rye character. Took a few sips to detect the spices, but I picked up the nutmeg and cinnamon beneath the bready, fruity rye malt. Quaffable with appropriate spicing that does not overpower the interesting rye.
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