They describe the beer as "a fusion of three threads imperial stout and one thread honey beer with gesho root". First of all, I don't even know what gesho root is. Second of all, I'm scared.
This brew has a crown cap, like most of the Dogfish brews. The 750mL bottle pours out like carbonated motor oil. Seriously, I can't remember the last time I saw such a dark beer! The foam is dark, dark tan, and itself is darker than most beers I drink. The foam fades pretty quickly to just a touch of consistent bubbles.
When I put my nose in the glass, holy crap. I think I just burned my nose hairs off. It smells smoky, with a touch of maltiness, funk, and almost reminiscent of a tawny port.
Once in the mouth, the flavors are like a beer on steroids. The majority of the palate is dominated by thick, dry, bitterness. But, jumping out at me here and there are subtle notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and maybe cigar?
I'm really enjoying this experience, but I'm amazed at the amount of flavor they can cram into this bottle! After one small glass though I've had my fill. As much as I like it, its too difficult to drink a lot of. Much like the legendary album, Bitches Brew should be opened when you're surrounded by a few good friends. Pour a half glass for everyone, and they can all take in the mind-blowing experience.
Dogfish Head
Bitches Brew Limited Release
TCSH Rating - 9/10
Aka - awesome, truly awesome.
Eli
Bibo ergo sum
Good score. I have not had this yet.
ReplyDeleteI admire the Miles Davis theme; the Jazz inspired marketing reminds me of North Coast's "Brother Thelonious" (an outstanding Belgian-style dark ale.
Again, please save me a bottle; I will be in at the end of this week.
cheers
A friend opened a bottle of this one night, and I have to agree with everything you said. It pours like motor oil, and after it warms in the glass there are a lot of dark fruit, molasses, and chocolate flavors.
ReplyDeleteIt got passed around to about 6 people, and while it isn't a bad beer, we all agreed we wouldn't be able to drink our own glass of this.