I just
picked up this beer on a whim because I saw the word "sugar" on the label. I was also anxious to try another offering from Cigar City which does exceptional things with malty beers.
It’s a
seasonal beer brewed in Tampa, FL and meant to be enjoyed at
Christmas time. I know it’s getting into
spring, but I have trouble saying “No” to dark, sweet beers. The bottle did not even make it into my frig,
so it’s being poured at about 50 degrees which is probably just about right for
this brown ale.
It has an amber hue with
a healthy tan froth on top. The head
dissipates slowly leaving a fine lace on my glass. The nose is more malt than fruit. The taste has a nice balance of toasty malt and
raisin sweetness. It reminds me of their
other brown ale called Bolita, only with more sweetness. I like the way the sweetness mellows the
dryness so my mouth isn’t too chalky like it can get after a stout like Guinness.
I would prefer a darker color and a little more
creamy mouth feel. Bolita has the
creaminess down better IMO. Overall, I
found this to be a solid brown ale with lots of flavor
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