Beer 365 37/365 Harviestoun Ola Dubh 12 yr.

Beer 365 37/365, originally uploaded by mitchancona.

Beer 365- #365 Harviestoun Ola Dubh 12 yr.
This is a collaboration between Harviestoun Brewery and Highland Park Distillery. It is Harviestoun's Old Engine Oil aged in casks that formerly held Highland Park Scotch. Pours a dense black with little head. Huge nose of sweet licorice, tootsie roll, damp ash (imagine a camp put out with water). Not as heavy in the mouth as one would expect. Loads of sweet malt, mixed with hints of smoke and peat, slightly bitter hopped finish. Wonderful experience but I tired of it after only half a glass. (8% ABV)

Beer 365 36/365 Oskar Blues Old Chub

Beer 365 36/365, originally uploaded by mitchancona.

Beer 365- #36 365 Oskar Blues Brewery Old Chub Scottish Style Ale

Scottish Style Ale... out of a can! I know, I know... a can is a better vessel for beer than a bottle...less air, no light and they line the cans now so no aluminum taste.
Dark cola in color, throws a dirty white head. Strong intricate nose of sweetness, candied malt, spice, Dr pepper, Jager?... Rich dense complicated flavors. Sweetness is what I notice the most. Loads of black licorice, way too sweet for my taste. This not a subtle beer by any means. I could split one with a friend, just for conversation. Couldn't dream of a session with this one. (almost forgot... 8.0% ABV)

Beer 365 6/365 Old Engine Oil

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Beer 365 6/365

Beer 365- Beer #6 Harviestoun "Old Engine Oil" Black Ale

Chilly day for April (it hailed)... wanted something dense and warming... this did the trick. You would think by it's looks that this beer would be thick and viscous but it's not. It does have a ton of flavor, but that flavor is supported by a lighter style ale. Dark toasty semi-sweet malt is the main flavor, the slightly bitter dark chocolate finih is what makes you take another sip. Wonderful! (6% ABV)