Sun King Brewery Magpie Muckle
What the brewers say
“Wee heavy aged in mead barrels. Magpie Muckle combines the abundant fruity aromatics and sweetness of mead with the balanced butterscotch richness and warming character of its Scottish Wee Heavy base.”
What our panel thought
Aroma: “Smells like a great dessert bread. Honey mead, grapes, burnt sugar, crème brûlée, and flowers—very intriguing.”
Flavor: “Grapes! Root Beer! Cherry Jolly Ranchers! There is a lot going on in this beer. Malt forward and sweet but not too sweet. Sweet notes of caramel, toast, and honey. Fruit notes of prunes and plums add complexity and sweetness. Some burnt sugar. A bit of oak. Enjoyed the carbonation, and there is a dryness that helps to cut some of the sweetness.”
Overall: “Buy this beer—refreshingly interesting and sublimely crafted. The barrel character is unexpected yet extraordinarily complementary to the beer. It’s a potent, smooth. velvet hammer.”
