Starr Hill Brewery Little Red Roostarr

Delicate but rich, roasty, complex nose; notes of anise, chocolate. Candy-like sweetness shifts gradually toward malt-driven chocolate and vanilla. Runs gamut of bitter roast, rich sweet chocolate, hints of dried fruit. Pleasant, tongue-coating body. Round, velvety finish. Sweet, but with enough character to back it up.

“Loads of dark-chocolate notes, complemented by hints of mint, orange zest, and nougat that create the impression of a candy-shop counter. Chocolate is heavy-handed and lands incredibly well in the nose with just the right amount of orange to make this the dessert beer of Grandma’s house. The flavor impressively manages to capture the chocolate-hop flavors while remaining firmly in the beer space. The orange profile in the flavor picks up intensity and is perfectly executed to land with nibs and the overall base beer. Intensifies as it warms.”

Roast chocolate nose, mellow, like a dusting of dark cocoa powder on toasted cereal, with a pleasant fruity hop note. On the palate, the lush creamy texture is the star of the show. Hints of coffee, chocolate, and coconut—light sweetness and low hop-and-roast bitterness in harmony—dovetail through the finish. Creamy finish dries out nicely. Smooth and agreeable.