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Type: 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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