Southern Tier Brewing Company Warlock
What the brewers say
“Reanimate your senses with Warlock’s huge roasted malt character, moderate carbonation, and spicy pumpkin-pie aroma. Tastes like pumpkin pie laced with coffee and dark chocolate. Smooth, velvety mouthfeel and finishes slightly sweeter than Pumking.”
What our panel thought
Aroma: “Caramelized brown sugar, toffee, and vanilla notes with subtle chocolate and cinnamon notes. Pumpkin is a bit subdued, but enhanced a bit with the caramel sweetness.”
Flavor: “Very strong and unique vanilla, caramelized brown sugar, crème brûlée flavor up front with cinnamon and pumpkin-pie spices coming through next, followed by subtle milk chocolate notes. The spices enhance the profile of this beer and complement the malt sweetness and the vanilla. Pumpkin is there, but more of a background.”
Overall: “The spice level is excellent and the base beer supports it well. Very enjoyable and unique. The flavors blend well, and the roast and vanilla character add good complexity. Nice caramel malt character and pumpkin notes with a fun spice character.”
