Aslin Beer Company Kerf

Name: Aslin Beer Company Kerf
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6953b7fe1603da448e57107b
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.33 (577 reviews)

Strong Ale 13 º

Aslin Beer Company

This opulent American Strong Ale represents a masterwork of blending, merging Bourbon and Apple Brandy aged Imperial Stouts with Bourbon-aged Barleywines, then finishing in Maple Bourbon barrels. The sensory experience is dominated by the lavish use of Madagascar and Tahitian Vanilla beans, which evoke thick marshmallow and creamy custard. Beneath the vanilla, layers of dark chocolate, rich maple syrup, and stewed orchard fruits from the brandy barrels emerge. The 13% ABV provides a significant but integrated warmth, while the complex malt structure delivers deep toffee and light roasted notes, resulting in an exceptionally soft and decadent profile.

Appearance. Deep ebony with mahogany highlights; nearly opaque. The head is a thin, persistent collar of dark tan foam with low retention, exhibiting significant viscosity and legs on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity with a complex layering of floral vanilla, marshmallow, and maple syrup. Bold maltiness provides notes of dark caramel, toffee, and light chocolate, supported by rich bourbon, charred oak, and a distinctive apple brandy ester. Noticeable but smooth alcohol presence.

Taste. Initial impression is rich and sweet with flavors of chocolate ganache, burnt sugar, and dark fruit. The Madagascar and Tahitian Vanilla provide a dominant, lingering marshmallow character. Medium-high bitterness and oak tannins provide necessary balance against the heavy malt and maple syrup profile. The finish is long, warming, and bittersweet.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and viscous with a velvety, exceptionally soft texture. Carbonation is medium-low. A prominent, pleasant alcohol warmth is present, reflecting the high gravity without being sharp or solventy.

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