September 28, 2005 - #81 of 365

Brewer: Brasserie d’Achouffe (Achouffe, Belgium)
Beer: Mc Chouffe
Style: Scotch Ale
abv: 8.5%

Background: Bottle with a cute little gnome on it from the Vintage Cellar.

Appearance: Pours murky brown with a tan head that recedes quickly.

Aroma: Huge aroma of spices, yeast, plum, toffee, and brown sugar.

Flavor: Pretty intense. Matches the aroma, for the most part, though it is a little sweeter than the smell suggested. Some phenols toward the end. Very good woody aftertaste.

Notes: Not bad.

Rating: 3.6 out of 5