Angel's Trumpet - Mezcel Barrel Aged (Ghost 279)
Adroit Theory Brewing Company

A bottle sent to me by generous BA jvgoor3786 before Christmas. I don't see a bottle date, neck label states bottle 176 of 300, aged in Mezcal barrels. Pouring it in my 13oz. tulip glass.

Look- Pours a super lively dark gold color leaving four fingers of frothy white foam despite a careful pour. Beautiful lacing forms as the head settles.

Smell- A hint of mango and some bready malt.

Taste- Mango up front followed by some malt and a hint of tequila in the finish.

Feel- Slick with a tingly bitter bite and semi dry finish.

Overall- A pretty solid beer. A nice balance between the mango and malt backbone. The tequila was a little weak and perhaps more time in the barrel could take this up another notch. Still tasty and worth a try.

 

 

 

 

This is a mango forward IPA with mezcal undertones. Floral hop bitterness in the nose with vanilla from the oak barrel and just a hit of mezcal. Mezcal is a bit more prominent as the beer warms. Sturdy hop bitterness but I would not say this is a "bitter beer." The tropical fruit, especially mango, cuts through the bitterness to add a nice sweetness. Mezcal lingers on the tongue along with some vanilla.