In a blind tasting by BJCP trained experts, this beer rated

86

Burial and J. Wakefield The Cosmic and Divine

Aroma: “Caramel first, followed by spicy alcohol with a fusel edge, fruity esters, then chocolate. Smoky chocolate aroma with an underlying caramel sweetness. Smells like I walked into a taffy shop.”Flavor: “The chocolate and caramel are pleasant, while the salt is just perceptable enough to add some jangle. A rounded caramel sweetness backed by chocolate, the finish has some spicy cinnamon and pepper notes that keep it from being cloying. Definitely balanced towards the sweet side, has a lingering alcoholic warmth.” Overall: “Really appealing aroma, leads to a beer that is a nice blend of caramel and chocolate sweetness with some spice notes on the finish to keep it from being overly sweet.”

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