Great Notion Peanut Brother

__Aroma:__ “Moderate fruitiness, with mango, pineapple, melon, and grapefruit, as well as orange and a little lemon. Some berry hops flavors, and a medium spiciness and light pine.” __Flavor:__ “Fruit sweetness that includes mango, pineapple, grapefruit, and light strawberry. Very smooth and complex. Flavors of pine, resin, and spice lend some awareness to the alcohol content, emerging in the middle and lasting to the end. The body is fluffy and creamy, allowing the beer to blend well throughout the taste through the finish.” __Overall:__ “The ‘imperial’ attribute of this double IPA is evident—the alcohol is noticeable and fights with the hops bitterness. It’s very good, well blended, and has a great body. For those who like some piney and spicy hops for balance in their juicy IPAs, this hits the spot.”

Aroma: “As subtle as they may be, there are some blueberry, strawberry, and earthy notes from the coffee beneath the thick layer of maple that dominates everything else on the aroma.” Flavor: “Very strong maple-syrup character, though maybe not as intense as in the aroma. Milk chocolate sweetness throughout, with a lingering creamy finish. The roast from the stout tries oh so hard to peek through and brighten things up, but it doesn’t really have a chance. The coffee adds some dryness on the finish, but it’s still quite sweet overall.” Overall: “I need a pancake and a shot of insulin. Massive maple syrup. Over the top. Has some other nice flavors, but they get lost. Really sweet.”

Aroma: “Coffee up front with peanuts behind it. There’s also a faint earthy/smoke note all backed by roasted malt and chocolate support.” Flavor: “Very coffee, but more chocolate and roast from the beer come out, and the peanuts are more integrated with the malt. It’s sweet but not overly sweet. The alcohol helps balance as well as some hops bitterness. The finish is smooth.” Overall: “Rich, decadent, creamy, without being overly sweet or cloying. The peanut butter and coffee are really well done. They add nice complexity but are balanced with the base beer. The overall balance throughout is really well done, the aroma is warm and inviting, the beer rich and complex, and you’re left with a lingering balance of chocolate and peanut butter with roast and coffee.”