On Tap at the Yardhouse in The Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack, NY
Name sounds a little intimidating, and combined with the 10.7% ABV, I could understand why many people might steer clear of this one (and why others would steer directly towards it.
Pours a nice golden orange color with about an inch of off-white foam. Smells of a nice warm spice, maybe cinnamon, with a subtle sweetness. A bit of alcohol is apparent in the scent. First taste reveals orange and cherry. Then a bit of spice hits the palate before the beer finishes with a nice sweet/sour apple and pear. A very complex beer full of fruit flavor. The alcohol in the taste is almost non-existent, hidden very well by the mix of the rest of the flavors, but what does exist of it takes an almost brandy like quality that plays very well with the other flavors. The fruit is the real star here, each playing an almost equal role, but as you continue, the apple stands a bit above the rest in terms of prominence. Strangely, even with the strong fruit taste, the sweetness is not overwhelming, the bit of spice and the malt of the quad keep it in check. Very full bodied, little to no hop taste, and a very crisp finish.
Would definitely recommend if you can find it on tap (Yardhouse is a chain) or bottle.
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Name sounds a little intimidating, and combined with the 10.7% ABV, I could understand why many people might steer clear of this one (and why others would steer directly towards it.
Pours a nice golden orange color with about an inch of off-white foam. Smells of a nice warm spice, maybe cinnamon, with a subtle sweetness. A bit of alcohol is apparent in the scent. First taste reveals orange and cherry. Then a bit of spice hits the palate before the beer finishes with a nice sweet/sour apple and pear. A very complex beer full of fruit flavor. The alcohol in the taste is almost non-existent, hidden very well by the mix of the rest of the flavors, but what does exist of it takes an almost brandy like quality that plays very well with the other flavors. The fruit is the real star here, each playing an almost equal role, but as you continue, the apple stands a bit above the rest in terms of prominence. Strangely, even with the strong fruit taste, the sweetness is not overwhelming, the bit of spice and the malt of the quad keep it in check. Very full bodied, little to no hop taste, and a very crisp finish.
Would definitely recommend if you can find it on tap (Yardhouse is a chain) or bottle.
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
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