Spring 2011.
My review on RateBeer:
4.4 AROMA 10/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
AHTOH (66) - San Diego, USA - MAY 20, 2011
2011 vintage. 375 mL bottle. Lost Abbey tulip.
APPEARANCE: Black. Tinge of dark caramel brown. Head is 1-2 fingers, dark tan – like the foam on an espresso, and has lengthy retention.
AROMA: Cocoa, milk chocolate, bourbon, vanilla. Hints of whiskey dipped figs, oak, coffee, mocha, faint allspice.
TASTE: Massive bourbon notes. Chocolate malt, vanilla. Hints of oak, roasted barley, faint allspice, faint grassy hops. Light roasted barley contributes mild bitterness on finish.
MOUTH FEEL: Lively carbonation – more than expected for the style/viscosity – helps reduce the viscous perception. Plentiful alcohol warmth. Slick mouth feel.
OVERALL: Milk chocolate and bourbon extremely well balanced on nose – almost like a chocolate milk shake blended with a bit of bourbon. Bourbon is just a touch heavy on taste. Overall, amazing.
