Brink Brewing Co. Street Corner Thieves

“Strong oak dominates the aroma, with hints of vanilla, cinnamon, chocolate, roast. Thick body, like Hershey’s syrup, with a flavor to match. Medium cherry and dark-fruit esters appear in the sweet, long-lasting finish. Plenty of warming in the chest.”

**Aroma:** “Very mild nose. A light touch of camphor, with a hint of chocolate underneath. A sweet blend of vanilla and cinnamon, with a touch of cayenne. Very light earthy hops, fruity esters of pear and cherry, with notes of citrus and caramel.” **Flavor:** “Sweet malt and chocolate up front, but that quickly gives way to the spice from the cinnamon and cayenne. A quick prick of chile heat doesn’t linger overly long. The hops bitterness is moderate. Some vanilla notes and roast, with malt, toffee, and chocolate malt. The carbonation is a bit high, accenting the spice notes, and some more body on the beer would help round things out. Chocolate, cinnamon, and warming alcohol linger into the aftertaste.” **Overall:** “A big spice winter stout that’s sweet, warming, and even boozy. Has elements of a rum-soaked fruitcake. The chile and spice heat is nicely restrained, and works well with the chocolate in the finish. Doesn’t quite add up to full complexity.”

Black as night with a deep tan head. Dominant barrel character shines through across the nose with some lingering licorice notes. Luscious and big. Spice notes across the palate with an assertive barrel character that overpowers the malt backbone.