Maker: Arcadia Ales
Style: Barrel-Aged Porter
ABV: 12%
Appearance: Dark chocolate brown with beige head.
Nose: Chocolate, mole, slightly boozy.
On the palate: Sweet caramel chocolates, brownies, creamy, with a bit of spice and bitterness.
Finish: boozy and sweet.
Parting words: Shipwreck is not particularly complex, but it is very good. It’s like a dark chocolate caramel brownie in a bottle. The bourbon barrel aging is what brings the caramel to the table, and it complements the stout very well without giving it weird flavors. The same cannot be said for many barrel-aged beers. It’s a little over-priced, but still very much worth a recommendation.
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