Meantime Christmas Ale

Brewed by Meantime
Style: Dunkler Bock
London, England

Keg at Kaisla. Dark brown reddish colour. Some hints of licorice and chocolate in the taste. Also some sourness and maltiness.

Keg (Kitty’s, Helsinki) Rich red - light head from keg dispense. Initial aroma was a bit crotchy, or how my mouth tastes just after I’ve woken up. However, as it warms, it gains a sour mashy malt aroma - on the dark side. Something odd in the taste - chemical - industrial - astringent. Very full burnt malt taste, but the burntness adds to the astringency. I’m sure there’s a good beer in here trying to get out, just not in my glass. Nice late finish though - nice burnt malts.