Ancient Power
Burlington Beer Co.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO can date.
Pours a darker foamy thick brown head with great retention and soapy lacing, pitch black color

Nose plenty of lactose and milk chocolate, cocoa, burnt milk sugar, hint of cinnamon and baking spice but not much, a bit of roasted malt and coffee, just a faint pepper aroma late when I'm really looking for it, chocolate frosting and maybe cake as well

Taste brings rich chocolate and cocoa, smooth Belgian chocolate and raw cocoa, creamy lactose and burnt milk sugar, very rich cocoa, with a little caramel and candy bar, like Tootsie Roll like and moist chocolate cake, mild roast and coffee, a touch of alcohol warmth blending with the light pepper and cinnamon heat, very light cinnamon flavor and baking spices, the pepper brings a little heat but very little flavor, mild sticky sweet finish, loads of chocolate and pepper/cinnamon heat lingering

Mouth is fuller bod, rich creamy lush chewy like, light pepper/cinnamon/alcohol heat blend, med foamy carb

Overall pretty solid, tons and tons of chocolate, great lush chewy mouth, nice pepper cinnamon heat with a little alcohol with it, but wish the cinnamon and especially pepper flavors and aromas came through more, the American chocolate cake character was a nice touch as it didn't make it too desserty or pastry like but added a nice rich flavor

 

Almost black with a half a finger tanned head. Great balance of chocolate and yes cake up front, cinnamon and roasty malts. The Chili peppers add spiciness and subdue the sweetness you would expect. I dig chilies and chocolate.

 

Found this little gem when traveling in Manchester VT at the Taconic Hotel. The Copper Grouse Restaurant had this on their beer menu when none of the on tap beers were my favorite style. The Ancient Power beer was one of the more unique beers I have had due to the chilies that are very present. The chocolate is also very forward in its flavor. A very fun beer to try and enjoy!