Darkness Falls | Relic Brewing Co.

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

4.16/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

4/5  rDev +1.5%

3.68/5  rDev -6.6%

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

4/5  rDev +1.5%

4/5  rDev +1.5%

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

4/5  rDev +1.5%

4.23/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

This is one is a solid black saison with a modest but decent almond colored bit of head and delicate whispers of lace. The aroma is incredible with deep cherry chocolate malt paired with sharp funky yeast. I get yellow raisin cinnamon and toasted rhubarb. Complex and so uniquely beautiful. The flavor jumps into more of the tart cherry rhubarb theme that bites a bit at the back if you palate. The malt is still present for sure but it takes a bit if a back seat as you first get into it. I chilled this but it definitely benefits from warming to something closer to room temperature. Prune malt and subtle chocolate with a leafy hop hint. It really grows on you. The body is solidly medium with a smooth, modestly carbonated feel. Relic once again shows that it leads the way for Connecticut craft brewing. A true artisan!

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3.25/5  rDev -17.5%

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

4/5  rDev +1.5%

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%