PLUSH
Some random brother
Ok, got my hands of 3! of these. That is all they would sell me.
I paid $6 a bottle (12 oz).
First off this poured like some heavy syrup. I had heard it was dark but hearing that really does it no justice. I have had "dark" beers before but this was freaking Black. The pour revealed very little head, I was surprised. There was only the faintest of light chocolate color around the sides of my glass (as pic shows). The nose had hints of black cherries and being stored in bourbon barrels. Very oaky sweet first rush on the tongue and palate. It feels very thick. Kind of strange getting used too at first. It was chocolate, molasses, and bourbon with hints of caramel and vanilla. Others have said that they find the alcohol (13 ABV) "hot" since it is so new. Myself, being a Scotch drinker for the most part I found it quite refreshing.
I paired it with a Padron 40th. They both went together quite nicely.
As I am half way done I still cant get over the "thickness" of this beer. It is creamy on the palate.
I have had some other offerings from Goose Island when I used to travel to Chicago several years ago. This was my first at this particular line. If I could I would pick up some more. I would also love to try the vanilla version but they are harder to find.
They both can be found on eBay but for a large premium.
Oh yeah, the Padron was amazing also.
I paid $6 a bottle (12 oz).
First off this poured like some heavy syrup. I had heard it was dark but hearing that really does it no justice. I have had "dark" beers before but this was freaking Black. The pour revealed very little head, I was surprised. There was only the faintest of light chocolate color around the sides of my glass (as pic shows). The nose had hints of black cherries and being stored in bourbon barrels. Very oaky sweet first rush on the tongue and palate. It feels very thick. Kind of strange getting used too at first. It was chocolate, molasses, and bourbon with hints of caramel and vanilla. Others have said that they find the alcohol (13 ABV) "hot" since it is so new. Myself, being a Scotch drinker for the most part I found it quite refreshing.
I paired it with a Padron 40th. They both went together quite nicely.
As I am half way done I still cant get over the "thickness" of this beer. It is creamy on the palate.
I have had some other offerings from Goose Island when I used to travel to Chicago several years ago. This was my first at this particular line. If I could I would pick up some more. I would also love to try the vanilla version but they are harder to find.
They both can be found on eBay but for a large premium.
Oh yeah, the Padron was amazing also.
