Beer 365 #205 Southern Tier Iniquity Blake Ale

Beer 365 #205, originally uploaded by mitchancona.

Beer 365- #205 Southern Tier Iniquity Blake Ale
Pours a very dark brown with thin tan head. The nose is aggressive with complex notes of rich burnt malt (chocolate and coffee) and citrus hop (pineapple, grapefruit). The mouth is light but is silky and coating. Effervescence is mild at best which ads to this beers drinkability. Surprisingly balanced for such a big beer. The hop notes are strong but never out shine the malt backbone. Nice sipper. (9% ABV)