Cordial Rye
Old Irving Brewing Co.

 

Black hole type of black, with a dark brown, thick head. Head was a stick around type that grips the glass, at least the head I forcefully created. Nose is is hard to describe, assumingly from the rye. I do get a strong whiskey/bourbon also hints at what I think is cherry. Taste was equally hard to describe. I get flavors from chocolate to assumably rye and then a drying hits the palate and a cherry flavor coats the throat. I think this is one of the most complex beers I have ever tasted!

Pours a viscous, nearly opaque dark mahogany color; opaque in the glass; thin, fizzy, light tan head that quickly fades to a percolating, wispy ring inside the glass. Excellent aroma; dark, roasted malts with elements of blackberry and musty old wood; chocolate tones. Fantastic flavor; loaded with rich, succulent dark pitted fruit; dark red Greek wine; chocolate and cherries; tobacco juice. Heavy, velvety mouthfeel; dense and slippery; solid underlying warmth below the residual sugars.

While the looks suffer from lack of any lasting head, the taste and mouthfeel more than make up for any deficiency that department. There is some amazing complexity and melding of rye grains, bourbon barrel, and blackberries. This one is a winner!

ABV: 10.7%; pouring temperature: 50.2 °F; canning info: n/a
Source: Tavour

 

Released 5/15/25; drank 5/19/25 @ the Yarchives.

Black/brown appearance.

A rough pour yielded a nice, noisy dark tan head which quickly dissipated; minimal lacing remained.

Sherry, blackberry & dry wood notes in the nose.

Thick, sticky mouthfeel.

Blackberry & port wine flavors up front; booze heat notes on the finish.

A bit syrup-y, but drinkable.

 

Beer Under Glass 2025.