Monday, May 23, 2011

Little Kornkny Ale 2006: Review

Norrebro Bryghus
Barley-Wine Style Ale
“…brewed with US hops and European malts…”
“…notes of plums, dried fruits, spice, and caramel.”
Copenhagen, Denmark
12% abv
1pt 4.3oz bottle
$25.00 a bottle
On sale $21.00

Appearance: dark brown body with a thin tan head this turned to nothing in a split second.

Aroma: rich sweet caramel, touch of delicate spice,

Flavors: sweet caramel mixed with molasses and brown sugar upfront, dry fig, dried brown spice, touch of pink peppercorn, touch of semi-sweet chocolate, vanilla extract.  This is a sipper.  When the ale warms up the alcohol spice is a little more noticeable.

Mouthfeel: smooth, a touch boozy or cognac like, note much in carbonation, a syrupy sweetness dominates the palate and lingers on the tongue. 

My Strength Rating: 7.5 – the syrupy feel adds some good weight, the cognac likeness adds depth and the complex flavor profile adds a lot of character. 

This Barley-Wine Style Ale should be very good to pair with a cigar.

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