Dr. Strangelove
Hat Trick Brewing

Poured from an undated 16 ounce can purchased at the brewery into a snifter at 56.7 degrees F.

Appearance- Deep amber-brown, translucent, light brown creamy sudsy head, average head retention, slightly below average lacing.

Aroma- Caramel, ripe banana, biscuit, clove, earthy, between weak and medium strength of scent.

Flavor- Bready, caramel, slight raisin, slight banana, clove, highly sweet, between medium and high strength of flavor.

Mouthfeel- Medium body, slightly below average carbonation, highly creamy, moderately mouth warming, highly sweet, mildly bitter, smooth, mildly mouth coating.

Overall- Deep amber-brown and translucent with average head retention and slightly below average lacing. The bouquet was a mix of caramel, ripe banana, biscuit, clove and earthy character at an intensity on the weaker end of the spectrum. The flavor was bready, caramel and clove with some slight raisin and banana notes layered in at a medium high overall strength. The mouthfeel consisted of medium body with moderate mouth warming property and a high sweetness and creaminess. Overall, the aromatics needed to be stronger, and both the aromatics and flavor could have used less malt and more dark fruit character. Also, I didn't detect any of the promised orange marmalade in either the bouquet or the flavor. This beer was below average for the style, but was still interesting and provided a decently enjoyable drinking experience.