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French Toast

July, 2016
Judges Rating: 
89
Aroma: 
22 / 24
Appearance: 
6 / 6
Flavor: 
36 / 40
Mouthfeel: 
7 / 10
Overall Impression: 
18 / 20

Another specialty strong ale that smells and tastes more like food than beer, this brew offers distinctive aromas of fresh bread, maple, allspice, caramel syrup and cinnamon. Once on the palate, flavors almost identical to the aroma profile emerge, with impressive notes of cinnamon, pancakes with syrup, roasted chestnuts, dark brown sugar and toffee becoming immediately noticeable. Sweet, rich and succulent like a dessert pastry at the start, the beer finishes moderately dry with lingering maple notes and a hint of cocoa powder, raisins and prunes. This is an interesting spice ale that would pair well with fruited dessert tarts, vanilla cheesecake and butter cookies.