What would be the most scary beer for you? Would this be a real horror factor: a lager with 12 %, flavored with honey and barrel aged? Vintage 2023. To me, it doesn't sound like my first choice. Still, I bought this. Stupidity? Let's see. The appearance is limpid copper. The carbonation is virtually eliminated. Very flat. The head, too, is truly oppressed. The nose receives honey, sweet-leaning malt, biscuit, peach, orange and a whisper of booze. Not hugely attractive... And not a massive success is the taste either. Mama... This is boozy. Sweet malt, honey, mango, biscuit, cane sugar, maybe a bit of dried apricot and a wink of orange zest. Alcoholic, for sure. Did I say it already? This is barrel aged but I can't find anywhere information on the type of the barrel used. The sugary sweetness hints at rum. The body is medium-full. Basically nice, but at 12 %, it can't keep the booziness in control. It just can't. It's haunting me. Aarghh! Okay, I gather myself. [•••] The aftertaste is sweet, tangy and alcoholic. Surprise! The sensation is medium-full, tangy, heavy but also soft, smooth and flat. And alcoholic. Big time. Nicely warming though. Verdict? Well, a 12 % lager can't be enjoyable. It's almost by definition boozy. When I had my first couple of sips, I was ready to do a quick review and pour this down the drain. However, in the course of “enjoying” this beer, I became convinced that I'm going to finish it no matter what. It took me two and half hours but now I'm there ✅ Not enjoyed but completed. Over and out.

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