Kirschokolade
Blue Stallion Brewing Co.

With the fall fest bier at its foundation, the experimental nature of their "Test Batch Tuesday" employs the curious taste of cherry and chocolate to the marzen style for a little seasonal charm, whimsy and robust taste in fall-like fashion.

With a deep and crystal clear stare, the chestnut hues are brilliant and bold. Its creamy but delicate froth carry savory and toasted aromatics that range nutty, chocolate, coffee-like and unmistakably- cherry. And as the malts layer upon the mouth, its elegant malt profile is just shy of caramel or honey but is decidedly malty with a pep of modestly roasted cocoa nibs.

The middle palate is awash with toasted grain, nutty, cocoa and lightly seared with freshly kilned barley sweetness. A quick balance from the tartness of cherries rise to pierce and offset the malty sweetness while carrying a tangy, mildly acidic and playfully tannic bite. Its floral upstart turns lightly peppery and minty as the noble German hops round out the bulk of taste.

Finishing malty-dry, tangy and off-sour, the medium-bodied marzen exits the palate with the robust taste of chocolate and nuttiness but with the curious twang from the cherry pit, stem and skin. Its a playful and charming lager with some challenge and intrigue.