Hygge
Mystic Brewery

 

Poured form a can dated 12/21/2018 into the test glass.
A - Murky red cedar colored, modestly carbonated, with a detailed pour, there is a loose off white froth. Perimeter ring lasts the entire experience.
S - A touch of spice, pepper, nutmeg, Tettnang hops? Toasted grain, earthy. Wet autumn leaves. With an increase in temperature, some raisin and fig, a move toward Abbey style.
T - Complex, earthy grains, touch of booze, cinnamon, fire ball, Black pepper corn, tucked in your cheek.
M - Sweet start, then nice spicy middle with an alcohol release, palate is fully coated, with light dried fruit, A sweep of bitter tries to move things along, to no avail, long sweet linger. with a palate warming kiss of booziness.
O - A very nice warmer, the feel is luxurious and avoids cloying, aromatics are set for winter, the offering certainly delivers on the "Warmer" aspect at 8.2% it delivers in that aspect. I wonder if there is some Abbey Ale baseline in the model. Maybe some candied sugar? Either way very nice.