Ralphius - Two Year Maple
Free Will Brewing Co.

375ml bottle, 2022 release

pours an inky jet black, tan colored head that eventually fades. Great depth of flavor - rich maple mixed with dark chocolate, caramel, bourbon. Thick and smooth like all the variants, but not overly sweet.

Pours plum-hued black with a modest red-tinted mocha head that quickly settles into a wisp and soupy crown.

Earthy maple, distant soy, baker’s chocolate and buckwheat pancakes in the nose. Great balance of dark, mature flavors with the maple sweetness.

The taste has a lot of similar elements, with some sherry and nuttiness added to the mix. Great alcohol heat. Skews a little more sweet than the aroma.

First impression on the mouthfeel is that it’s a little thin. Still very slick and creamy. Tight, soft carbonation.

Another impressive beer in this series, even if others are more transcendent.