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Type: Imperial or Double Red Ale ABV: 10.1% | Price | 2.25 | | Packaging | 1.75 | | Aroma | 13.5 | | Flavor Beginning | 19 | | Flavor Middle | 21.5 | | Flavor End | 18 | | Overall | 14 | | Total | 90 |
TEN poured a light brown color with a small, pen-width, tan head. The nose had quite a bit of rich malt,
with a decent amount of hops underneath and a few hints of alcohol. The body is heavy on dark malt up front
with a real sweetness. The body has great depth, and the dark fruits (figs, dates?) really steal the show.
Like the nose, the alcohol is noticeable and grows more apparent as the beer warms. The hops show through in the finish,
leading to a short, yet substantially dry finish. Overall, this is a nice imperial beer. It has a big
flavor, but is not overly heavy. The body is bold but well balanced. This limited release is worth a try and has
me eagerly awaiting Ithaca's ELEVEN.
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