This is 11.5%. That’s low for wine but crazy high for beer. But this pulls it off. It’s rich. And has dark chocolate and coffee flavors, which is classic stout. But it’s also fresh, textured and really long. There’s something Northern Rhone about it. Hard to describe. But that spirit is here. It’s like nothing I’ve had. A wine beer but still a beer. Quite incredible. The nose is crazy. Super aromatic. Like an old school Anchor Steam X-mas Ale vintage dated magnum from back in the day. Really incredible. — a year ago
Iceland has no wine production so beer is their wine and I am very impressed as I continue to explore. This stout was amazing and I love a great new stout. The wine of beers if you will. Nose is spicy and creamy and palate is rich, butter and balanced. Long finish and even some structure. Really fresh and great acids. Long finish. A great beer. — a year ago
Surprise! Still haven’t opened it so rating it is a “hope”…think I may have opened a bottle previously…was too soon but hints of greatness linger. These need 10 yrs+ but I think it’s time...2010 Brunello by a famed better winery…bought in Cortona, Italy, next door town to the Montalcino-Montepuciano twin towns of great Italian wine. Resisting the temptation is like resisting “The Borg”. (A Star Trek reference…where are you Capt’n Kirk?) — 3 years ago
Lyle Fass
Founder Fass Selections
Just the best sour beer I have ever had. — 5 months ago