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Style: Session India Style Black Lager Aroma: Oddly enough, my first thought when taking in the aroma of this beer is simply “beer.” In quite a nice way, this beer’s aroma is by no means flashy, overwhelming, or intense. Its foremost characteristic thus far is a simple, clean yeast character, followed by sublte hop citrus and caramel malts. No complaints here. Appearance: Nightwheeler pours as black as it sounds, with a surprisingly dense, lingering tan head. This is certainly an appearance I would’ve expected from much bigger, imperial stouts, but Nightwheeler looks to be full of surprises so far. Additionally, my glass is developing a near-perfect lacing as the beer goes down. Taste: There is an interesting crispness about this beer’s roast character. Generally, dark and roasty beers present themselves as sweet and full-bodied, but Nightwheeler has found a new approach. The roast character is thin and bright, but does not come across as harsh or tannic. After the roas … |
Source: Mitten Brew
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