Destroyer - Sherry
Lua Brewing

Deep brown coloration, with an immediately noticeable head buildup that was absent in almost all the other variants in the set.

The nose takes a minute to pick up, but once it begins to open up we get a dry, almond-forward nuttiness with bright, tangy citrus contrasted by caramel candy and vanilla.

Dry and sharp right away, with the oak character really paving the way for notes of red currant, dried fruits, and burnt sugar. The fruits bring a touch of acid and the caramel-forward contrast adds in some lingering bitterness.

Distinctly more carbonated than any other variant of the Destroyer. Not off-putting, but it adds a sharpness to the front-end of the palate. That said, it’s a compliment to the distinctly dry, bitter qualities imparted by the sherry barrel. While profile-wise it may not have been a unanimous favorite, the uniqueness of the profile was so clearly evident.