
Reviewed By: Herr Mike
Style: Strong Ale
State/Country: Ireland
ABV: 9%
Serving Type: 12 oz
Look: 9
Brown color, thick tan head, stringy lacing
Smell: 8
Cola, earthy, malty
Taste: 8
Chocolate, smoky, caramel, brown sugar, figs, raisins
Mouthfeel: 7
medium with medium carbonation
Drinkability: 8
Not bad but not the best strong ale I've ever had. The booze was well hidden.
Overall Score: 8
Value: 7
Cost/12 oz serving: $I've seen this cost as high as $40 a 750 bottle
Overall Impression:
A different kind of Guinness ( That I actually drank on St Patrick's Day) It's tasty for what it is but not worth the price. I was lucky enough to get a bottle as a gift so it made it a lucky quaff for me. Slainte!