When I was looking forward to this, I was remembering the beer as a stout, probably influenced by The Mayan (oh, nectar of the gods). But, it is an ale. Cocoa and chili ale, but a light and golden brew nonetheless. It also came with a cork, which I had to buy a corkscrew especially for; I guess if somebody gives me wine later on, I'll be prepared now. With an eye to the coming holiday, here's Fantôme Chocolat.
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| Taa-daa! |
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| Wait a minute... |
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| Sheesh |
The cap pops off with little fanfare, but the real opening is with a champagne worthy pop. Fortunately, that's where the resemblance ends, since no beer is wasted in gushing foam. It is a little heady at first, a thick, white cap on an orangey gold brew, but soon settles down. It's not especially aromatic, unlike the chocolaty perfume of the Mayan, but a good sniff makes it out to be typically aley in smell. The flavor, on the other hand, does reveal some cocoa in the first sip, with just a touch of chili bitterness at the edges. The overwhelming taste is the craft ale, though, on a bed of citrusy sour. It's a very mild-tasting beer, probably just fine for a summer sipping actually. As the days are getting darker and temperatures more pleasant (for me, anyway) The Mayan probably fits the bill better. Still, good to keep in mind for a sunnier sit-down.
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| Something tells me the label was a little rushed |
Supplier: Cervezorama (RIP)
Price: €6
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