Quadruple Shot - Rose Petal
Tree House Brewing Company

 

 

 

 

 

Pours a deep dark brown-to-black with over a finger of dark tan head. The nose has roast, dark fruits and a brighter fruity note that is tart but slightly sweet. The flavor has that same tarty but slightly sweet note. The coffee is secondary to this odd tart-sweet flavor note.

I have not had the base beer, but my guess is that I'd probably prefer it to this variant. This is the first time that I've had a stout with rose pedal and I'm not sure that it provides the best compliment to the excellent stout qualities that are clearly present here.

The reason that this is a superior Imperial is that it is not a _syrup_, it has sufficient carbonation and a light citrus flavor which counter-balance the sweetness and heaviness that characterize many Tree House Imperial stouts. Very enjoyable and distinct. Delicate chocolate flavor, too.

 

 

12 oz chilled can poured into a snifter

Brewers Notes: Rose Petal Quadruple Shot is a luxurious rendition of Quadruple Shot brewed with House-roasted coffee and rose petals. Pouring like chocolate syrup into your glass, it will delight your senses with notes of milk chocolate with a beautiful potpourri of rose character reminiscent of strawberry. It’s decadent, indeed—Enjoy!

Thick , syrupy black motor oil poured into a snifter

Aroma is roasted coffee, floral

Taste is roasted malts, coffee, floral, rose

Thick, syrupy, slight fizziness on the tongue, slight sweetness

Good beer

Tons of coffee on the nose, but balanced by a rich decadence.

Sweet and thick on the palate. Notes of chocolate, espresso, molasses, caramel, cream. The rose petal adds a light sweetness, similar to strawberry but lighter and less intrusive.

 

 

Pours jet black. It's nice. Tastes like chocolate covered strawberries. Thick, smooth silky mouthfeel. A bit sweet. Probably best to share with someone.