Wicked Weed Brewing Angel of Darkness

**Aroma:** “Nice tart and sweet cherry character. Some earthy spicy notes that add complexity. Moderate cherry notes. Slight tart note as it warms up. Strong sour cherry aroma.” **Flavor:** “The balance of the sweetness to the tartness in this beer is really nice. It is not too bold but the nice sharp lactic notes bring boldness to this beer. The carbonation is really nice and helps lift the beer as well. The sweet cherries help to finish the beer and keep it juicy and sweet. Very nice sour cherry character. Not too much barnyard, but still sour complexity.” **Overall:** “Very enjoyable and a nice balance of the tartness to the sweetness. The showcase of both the cherry and the lactic tartness was very nice. As it warms and the carbonation starts to dissipate, more of the cherry note comes out. Light goat and horse blanket.”

__Aroma:__ “Dark fruit. Lots of whiskey barrel (vanilla, oak). Some darker and toastier malts blend in with the fruit behind the barrel. Medium cherry, chocolate-covered cherry. Rich tartness and slight acidity blend well with the chocolate and roasted character. Some earthy funk underneath.” __Flavor:__ “Dark cherries really come out in the flavor with the vanilla, oak, and whiskey behind it. There's a cherry-cola character to it. Some darker richer malts in the background. Moderate sweetness, moderate-to-high acidity. Lots of body. High carbonation really makes the cherry tartness pop on top of the rich, dark character of the base beer. The roasted chocolate and darker malts blend well with the dark fleshy sweetness of the cherry. It finishes fairly dry with a chocolate-covered cherry quality.” __Overall:__ “Very interesting and really very good. It has tons of barrel character for a sour and lots of dark cherry in the flavor. For the acidity and for how dark and sour the beer is, the malt is playing a balanced supporting role. Medium sweet with lots of fruit. The earthy *Brett* funk adds dimension and complexity. Very well made. Great after-dinner sipper.”

__Aroma:__ “The rich roasted and toasted quality blends well with mild *Brett/Pedio* funkiness, medium lactic sourness, and subtle berry esters from the fruit. Chocolate and roasted malts bring a fun complexity.” __Flavor:__ “The rich roasted quality blends well with the blackberry and *Brett* funk of straw/hay/musty cellar. The berries play a complementary role and add tartness. Finishes dry.” __Overall:__ “A dark ale with some funk flavored by dark berries. There’s an interesting interplay of *Brett* funk and very dark roasted malt. Complex and endlessly interesting. I would enjoy a small tulip of this beer.”