 kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Apr 5, 2008 Updated: Mar 29, 2009
Name: Blarney Cask
Date: March 17, 2008
Mode: Firkin
Source: Brewpub
Vintage: 2008
Appearance: black, creamy tan head, solid lace
Aroma: sweet dark caramel and whisky aroma with vanilla and dark chocolate
Body: creamy body
Flavor: rich dark chocolate flavor, nice dark caramel and vanilla sweetness brings out the chocolate, touch of whiskey, lots of the bitter dark chocolate comes through on the finish, imaginary hint of oak adds a touch of bitterness
Overall: the extra sweetness from the whisky and vanilla adds the extra balance needed in this beer
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 9/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 4/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **4
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