Ritual Brewing Manhattan Barrel Aged Big Deluxe

Cola, brown sugar, overripe fruit nose—red Lifesavers, dark Belgian candi sugar. Fairly sweet up front—velvety milk-chocolate creaminess. Decidedly boozy, stopping short of harsh; sweet, spicy notes.

**Aroma:** “Coffee and vanilla, bourbon notes up front with a touch of sweetness and a bit of alcohol in the nose. Some dark fruits, vanilla, and bourbon. Mild barrel flavors emerge as it warms—almond, vanilla, toasted oak.” **Flavor:** “Rich chocolate and coffee flavors dance on the tongue, hitting all flavor centers. Medium barrel characters do emerge above the chocolate/coffee copulation, but the complex malt profile is the feature. Caramel and coffee are intricately bound with oak tannins to create this gorgeous palette of flavors. Finish is spicy, earthy, and sweet.” **Overall:** “Awesome. Unreal. The coffee was insanely good and this beer is amazing. Dark fruit and chocolate and smooth coffee in perfect balance. Coffee and barrel character create a truly unique and incredible experience. A delicious beer that everyone should seek out.”

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.