Dec. 18 - Eichbaum Sünnbörg

Finally we get to something darker!  A real black beer.  This can has a little story on the side in craft style, insisting that malt is the basis of the best beer.  Sünnbörg looks more Swedish than German, but Scandinavia has been producing some stellar stouts in the last few years, so maybe it shouldn't be surprising.

Oh boy, oh boy, looks the right color, a little lighter than regular stouts and porters.  A little malty aroma, but nothing too heavy.  It's an interesting flavor, only slightly sweet with a touch of licorice.  There's a little bit of smoke hiding in the background too.  Some sourness develops giving the beer a fruity touch.  It's not a sticky feeling drink, also pretty clean after the mouthful.  The complexity of the flavor gives me hope for the future, but I don't think there are too many black beers in the box.