I don't think I have ever opened a beer with more trepidation. I am not a fan of Tequila and, based on some of the reviews, I had to surpress my gag reflex before taking a sip. Well, to my surprise I rather enjoyed it but I have been a fan of a number of other beer mocktails, too. I am not sure what cocktail this is supposed to mimic but the combination of the vanilla cream, the fruit and the Tequila created an interesting combination. I wouldn't run out to try it again but it was a worthy inclusion in the box.
My 10th beer from the box: 3.6/5 rDev +27.2% look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25 A: Pours a somewhat murky + opaque medium to dark mahogany brown in color with light amounts of active visible carbonation rising along the edges of the glass, moderate to heavy amounts of fine to moderate sized light particles in suspension, and moderate ruby red + garnet red + amber + dark golden yellow colored highlights. The beer has a two finger tall sudsy foamy tan head that quickly reduces to a medium sized patch of mottled thin film covering approximately 30% of the surface of the beer and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Minimal amounts of lacing are observed. S: Moderate to strong aromas of tequila as well as moderate aromas of oak + vanilla from the barrel aging. Slightly stronger than moderate aromas of overripe pomegranate + citrus/orange + citrus/orange rind. Light aromas of toasted malts with corn adjuncts and a moderate amount of agave sweetness. T: Upfront there are light to moderate flavors of toasted malts with corn adjuncts and a moderate amount of agave sweetness. That is followed by slightly stronger than moderate flavors of overripe pomegranate + citrus/orange (like the slightly sour Donald Duck OJ that comes in the little cans) + citrus/orange rind. Finally there are strong flavors of tequila and moderate flavors of vanilla + oak. Moderate amount of alcohol booziness that lingers through the finish and a moderate amount of fruity tartness. M: Slightly heavier than medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Slightly dry in the finish. O: Not the easiest beer to drink and more of a slow sipper with the heavy tequila flavors/aromas and the booziness. Reminds me more of a cocktail than a beer and I would never have guessed the base beer as an Imperial Cream Ale. Probably my least favorite beer from the Extreme Beer Box but not bad.
