Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.
Tonight’s featured beer is Avery Brewing Company The Beast
Grand Cru Ale - Ale With Raisins, Dates, Molasses And Honey - Released July
2013 - Batch No. 11 - 622 Cases.
From the Avery Brewing Company website: “The Beast is a
seducer – accomodating, complicated, powerful, dark and created to last the
ages. With a deep burgundy color and aromas of honey, nutmeg, mandarin orange
and pineapple, this massive and challenging brew has flavors akin to a
beautiful Carribean rum. Dates, plums, raisins and molasses are dominant in a
rich vinous texture. Cellarable for 10+ years.
The Beast is the first installment of “The Demons of Ale”
series.”
Let’s get started!
Appearance: Pours
a hazy orangish-brown with a large tan
colored head and great lacing.
Aroma: Dark fruits, molasses, sweet caramel malt, citrus, tropical
fruit, toffee, honey, spice and very boozy.
Taste: Sweet
caramel, honey, dark fruits, pineapple, bready malts, orange, toffee, molasses
and spice.
Overall: Sweet
and boozy, Avery Brewing Company The Beast Grand Cru Ale is a beast for
sure. This 18% ABV monster reminds me
more of a Barleywine than a Grand Cru. I’m
a huge fan of “The Demons of Ale” series.
Each one has been incredible!
Cheers!
Mark Harvey
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