DOT Brew Candy Is Dandy But Liquor Is Quicker

Name: DOT Brew Candy Is Dandy But Liquor Is Quicker
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6282ce6eaedfcf06ef60a637
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Rating: 3.87 (130 reviews)

Dark Ale 9.2 º

DOT Brew

This decadent dark ale presents a complex marriage of traditional British Brown Ale maltiness and the lush influence of American cherry brandy barrels. Aged for nine months, the profile is dominated by rich layers of toffee, toasted hazelnuts, and milk chocolate, which serve as a foundation for vibrant notes of tart black cherry and aromatic spirituous warmth. The barrel aging imparts sophisticated nuances of vanilla and subtle oak tannin, elevating the base beer's sweetness. Smooth and substantial, it balances dark sugar depth with a bright fruit acidity, finishing with a lingering, warming presence of brandy-soaked stone fruits and refined caramel.

Appearance. Dark reddish-brown to deep mahogany with brilliant clarity. Pours with a modest, fine-beaded tan head that recedes to a persistent collar, showing light lacing despite the high alcohol content.

Aroma. High intensity; sweet malt aromas of toffee and light chocolate are immediately met by a punch of ripe cherry and vanilla. Distinguishable American cherry brandy notes provide a sophisticated spirituous edge, complemented by underlying earthy hop scents and a soft, toasted oak character.

Taste. Initial impressions of rich caramel and toasted nuts transition into a mid-palate of sweet dark fruit and cherry preserves. The malt profile offers toffee and milk chocolate without roasted harshness. Moderate alcohol sweetness is balanced by light oak tannins and a medium-low bitterness. The finish is long and warming with lingering brandy and dried stone fruit.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a smooth, velvety texture. Carbonation is moderate, providing enough lift to prevent the sweetness from becoming cloying. A notable but well-integrated alcohol warmth spreads across the palate, accompanied by a very light tannic astringency from the nine months of wood aging.

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