Now, this one I know I've seen before. Not so often in the bottle, although I think it's lurking around there too, but on tap every other Sunday. I don't always get Founders Dirty Bastard, since it has a pretty heavy sweetness which is a little much for me most days, but sometimes it's nice. It's especially nice on colder days, but still the porter is my go-to when I'm down there.
As always, it's heavy and sweet from the start, with good slather of licorice. There's a little twitch of sour candy in there, and a slightly smokey finish. The wood from the aging comes through after a while, adding another dimension to the flavor. It has kind of an odd mouthfeel, being on the thicker side, but it's not quite syrupy. It also isn't a super smooth kind of beer; maybe that should be obvious from the name. You don't have to fight it down exactly, but it's certainly a proud and unswerving drink.
Although cloudy and chilly, it's not enough to be snowy. No Christmas weather here, but where I come from we only have 30% chances of a white Christmas on any given year. Stick with beer foam, that's a lot more reliable.
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