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Primal Brewing

I got a can of this beer off the single shelf from the Primal Brewery - Belmont location whilst in North Carolina for my bestie's member guest tournament at his country club. It poured an opaque dark amber with tan head that did not leave any lace. The sent had earth, roast and dark chocolate notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with semi sweet dark chocolate malt base with roast and espresso presence. The mouthfeel was medium in body with good carbonation. Overall it is a solid beer.

Pours an effervescent chestnut with a thumb of mocha colored head. Minimal head retention & lacing

S: Cocoa, some dark fruit notes & smokey notes once warm

T: Follows the nose, fairly dry, woody hops, hints of dark cherry tobacco up front. Slight smokeyness, more cocoa, plenty of dryness, plus leafy hops as this beer warms up. Finishes pretty dry with woody hops, & cocoa

MF: Medium body, dialed back carbonation

ABV is well hidden, solid, but not deep RIS, drinks easy enough. A bit too much cocoa for me, need more dark fruits