Wendell Gee
Burnt Hickory Brewery

 

Served from a crowler in my trusty signature DFH glass. Appearance is an opaque dark brown with nary a trace of light penetrating, even at the edges. A thin beige head that settles to a collar that remains throughout. Moderate lacing.

Aroma of roasted peanuts and caramel at first--salty and sweet in equal measures. Roasted malts follow and envelop the rest of the aroma with some cola and bittersweet chocolate notes in the background. Taste largely follows with nose with an excellent roasted peanut note leading the way. In short, Wendell Gee tastes like a Payday candy bar in the glass. No joke. All the flavor are here. Salted peanut and sweet caramel. But it's still a big stout with an excellent roasted malt profile. A bit of the cinnamon that marks the original Big Shanty is discernible, too.

Mouthfeel is thick, verging on oily, with carbonation. Just right. Alcohol becomes a bit noticeable as the beer warms but never gets in the way. Great flavors while remaining true to the base stout.