Milly's Napoleon's Exile
Stark Brewing Company

Had at the Belgian Beer festival. Notes indicate this is aged in French Brandy/Cognac oak. Poured out a nice red amber with a tan head. The nose was spiced with cinnamon and ginger. sweet and fruity: apples and cranberries and a little strawberry. Taste is mustier than the smell, fruity (apple) and has a nice touch of sweetness. has a good natural and earthy taste to it. Body is certainly on the lighter side, but in a good way. Carbonation is low, decent balance.

Pours a chill-hazed rust color (copperish brown) with a thin head that becomes a disappearing patch.

The smell is oaky - cognac-like with caramel-candy and gentle spicing (coriander?). Pleasant aroma.

The taste is of caramel-candy with vanilla and light spice (coriander?). Cognac and oak play in nicely. Alcohol pretty well-hidden. Sweet, but well-controlled. Woody, semi-dry finish.

It has a smooth, medium body with soft carbonation.

An interesting, tasty brew. The French brandy/cognac oak plays out nicely here.

Thanks to jcwattsrugger for giving me the opportunity to have this one!