The Brewery: Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. (Elmsford, NY)
The Brew: Smoke From The Oak (Apple Brandy Imperial Version)
Availability: Bottles & Draft (limited)
ABV: 12.0%
Rating: 9.4/10
Location: Ithaca Ale House
I wasn't expecting one of the best beers I've had all month to come from an impromptu stop into Ithaca Ale House for snacks and a round after hitting the local antique shops for a cool birthday gift.
There are several versions of Smoke From The Oak around, this version is an Imperial Porter, aged in Apple Brandy barrels. A potent sounding concoction that absolutely delivers.
Sweet, dark, smoke and apple on the nose with faint boozy notes kicks things off, followed by deliciously sweet flavors and a punch of sharp, fermented apple notes. Dark malts provide a tasty backbone to support the firm brandy and roasted caramel notes. It's not heavy or sticky, but is a bit chewy and definitely a sipper. Big and elegant, threaded with pleasant, bitter smoke.
Drinkable and complex and one heck of a find.
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