Maker: Founder’s, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Style: Scotch Ale
ABV: 8.5%
Appearance: Dark brown like over-steeped Ceylon tea.
Nose: I know it sounds bizarre, but my first thought was home-made French fries. A little bitter, a little burnt, but sweet and starchy.
On the palate: Full-bodied and rich. Well balanced with sweet toffee and caramel backed up by some of that bitter, burnt starch taste.
Finish: The bitterness teeters on the edge of unpleasantness but never quite falls into the abyss.
Parting words: This is a very dry Scotch Ale, but it still is able to maintain good balance between the bitter roasted flavors and the caramel and candy flavors. A good solid ale.
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