Saturday, May 8, 2010

Ebulum: Elderberry Black Ale

Another long gap in between posts... life's been pretty busy, I suppose. But I've kept notes of a few beers that I tasted, and just never got around to putting online... so without further ado, I'll share those with you!

BEER: Ebulum ~ Elderberry Black Ale (William Bros Brewing Co., Alloa, Scotland, UK)

ABV: 6.5%

SERVED: 330mL brown bottle (Scottish Ales boxed collection from LCBO), poured into a pint glass

APPEARANCE: Very dark, almost black. Like Guinness though, when held to the light, it reveals a deep, dark ruby colour. Thick, creamy head.

AROMA: Beautiful mix of malt and earthy berries, with notes of floral hops.

TASTE: Just as it smells: malt, earthy berries, with a lingering bitter hop aftertaste. Very nice.

OVERALL: Beautiful beer, through and through. A rare one, this is a beer to be sipped and enjoyed. 9/10

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