In a blind tasting by BJCP trained experts, this beer rated
98
Terrapin Richland Reserve (2017)
Aroma: “Homemade ol’ time cough syrup, aged dark chocolate, rum-like alcohol, coffee, raisin, cardboard oxidation, vanilla, and spice.”
Flavor: “Surprisingly, the coconut comes first, with coffee trailing close behind. Then the rich sweetness brings up the rear: very big maple, pecan praline, dates, caramel, and rich toffee. Nice vanilla. Warming alcohol.”
Overall: “Crazy flavorful beer. So much going on that it tastes more like dessert than beer and so much fun to analyze.”