No flashlight, no head, smells exactly like chocolate biscotti, the baked biscuits, the almonds, it’s all there. The taste is nutty and lightly sweet, like a biscotti, with flavors of milk chocolate, twice baked biscuits, almonds, amaretto, and pine nuts on a smooth full body. The finish is long and moderately bitter, featuring notes of dark chocolate, espresso, black cherry a healthy dose of herbal hops along with subtle hints of bourbon and smoke. Overall it’s shocking how much this resembles an actual biscotti in aroma, flavor, everything except texture. A really cool beer and definitely a standout in this year’s lineup, definitely worth seeking this one out and maybe paying a little extra for it.
Best by: 8/19/24
