J.R.E.A.M. - Banana Bread
Burley Oak Brewing Co.

 

 

 

 

 

Can poured into a small goblet. Golden color with an off white head. Scent is hard to describe, but its what I would imagine banana bread to smell like after the first piece is cut off the loaf. Lots of flavors in the taste, but banana was prominent as it warmed and the "bread" was more up front. Sweet and creamy brew. Something to drink slowly as there is a lot going on.

 

 

I've thus far had two or three different varieties of JREAMs - thus far, what stands out to me is just how sweet they are. This particular brew is a pleasant yellow gold that smells remarkably like bready banana - every time I drink it, I taste that nice brown crust on banana bread and can't believe how the captured the adjuncts so accurately. The banana is light enough that it's more in the nose than in the taste, but it's certainly there - a creamy, bready taste is far more forward than anything. The sourness hits me on the sides of my tongue while the sweetness extends the length and onward - it's thus not quite so sour as it is distinctly sweet. It's almost more of a sweet, fruit beer than anything - though it definitely is sour as well.

So creamy and drinkable - this definitely does not taste sessionable to me though. Too creamy, too rich, and just a bit exhausting for my taste buds. I think this beer is best shared - a whole can is a bit much.