River North Brewery Father Time

Rich, melting, fondue dark chocolate. Smells of deep oak, vanilla, and chocolate covered dark fruits with hints of tobacco.A slight booziness in the aroma that comes in much stronger in the flavor. Rich, oaky and resplendent. Oak and alcohol flavors are predominant, but allow for chocolate covered raisins to follow through and a slight cherry impression adds depth. Lots of vanilla oozing from the thick, dark mysteries. A spicy mouthfeel appears midway through the finish. Definitely strong, but its surprising momentum eases away after a few sips, and then you're fully in its grasp.

Some dried fruit thickness here–plum, raisin, fig. Bourbon barrel character upfront in the aroma with hints of alcohol and some dark fruits like raisins. Spike of sweet jammy goodness right off the bat followed by a smooth mellowed woodiness, but in the sweetest sense. Milk chocolate and alcohol dominate the flavor and the presence of alcohol lasts through the flavor, but does not burn. Nutella-y in its smoothness. Decadent. Sweet, rich body followed by a beautiful tannic cut. Deep chocolate covered raisin flavor lasts through the aftertaste.

Malt forward nose, like freshly-milled Vienna malt, carries on through to the flavor with honey, cereal, and bread crust. Moderately high earthy hop notes define the aroma. Hop bitterness leans toward the low end, but not in a bad way. The flavor has a slightly biscuity malt backbone supporting an interesting herbal and earthy hop character with some spicy white pepper notes. Hints of peppery, floral hops. Excellent clarity and a big fluffy bright white head. Enjoyable.