Hidden in the Sticks

Matt M

So. I love a Märzen. One of my favorite styles. I love things that are aged in bourbon barrels. What I’ve learned drinking this beer is that I don’t love those things together. Syrupy vanilla overwhelms any hint of the spices I like in a Märzen. Meh.

Matt M

Bottled 1/14/2019. Age has served this well. Like a barrel aged dark cocoa milkshake. Which might be a tricky thing to pull off. There are some woody notes; the booze is muddled and the sweetness is muted. Amazing. I am sad that this is my last one.

Matt M

The only reason it’s not still a 5 is that any nuance is gone. It’s straight coffee bitter into woody barrel sweetness. Not bad things, it aged well and is still a smooth, delicious treat.