I have had the normal Fraoch beer before and rather like it so I was happy to come across the forgotten bottle of the anniversary ale on my wine rack. This is very unlike the ordinary stuff, it is like a Belgian Tripel in some ways but unlike a Tripel in most. For a start it weighs in at 11% abv. Secondly, and most importantly is that it is matured in Whisky/Sherry (Scottish) casks.It starts off with a strong whiskey, vanilla and toffee aroma.
In the mouth it it burns, the alcohol is quite evident and you could almost be forgiven for thinking you are drinking a whiskey. Interestingly there is a woody sourness to this that I rather enjoyed as well as an interesting bitterness.
Perhaps the most interesting thing I was reminded of was a finish reminiscent of pancakes, or more specifically pancakes covered in my secret syrup. Well my secret syrup is nothing more than cream, heated up and brown sugar added till it caramelises. Best pancake sauce on the planet but that is the finish I was reminded of.
A lovely beer and my wife surprisingly enjoyed it as well.
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