Another cheeky possibility looking out from somewhat disorderly shelves, Muted Sophisticated got snapped up as soon as I saw it. It turns out its Garage, so good call by my gut. Finback Brewery also participated, although they are less of a draw for me than Garage, simply because I'm less familiar with their products. I can only assume they impress, given the company they keep.
Another sheer beauty in the glass, with a frosty chocolatey kind of whiff to it. A pretty little head sits on top, although it dissolves pretty quickly. The flavor is light and only a little sweet at first, but it develops a punch of both bitter and sweet, while filling out over the tongue, making itself impossible to let just slip by. Although it has a fairly solid mouthfeel, I don't feel it as very sticky, at least at first. It isn't excessively sweet, like some pastry stouts can be, or overly reliant on a coffee or chocolate taste to give the drinker a little kick. It's flavor is almost medicinal, a root beerish sort of taste, with a bitter base and a sweetened coating to make it go down easy. In this case, mission accomplished for sure.
Supplier: Lambeer
Price: €6.90
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