The Bruery Autumn Maple

4.4/5

AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20

Review 400! 750 ml bottle into tulip, bottled in 2010. Pours very hazy dark reddish brown color with a small 1 finger dense khaki head with great retention that reduces to a fairly thick lacing cap. A small amount of lacing clings to the glass as well. Aromas of big brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, clove, caramel, yams, and some sweet maple syrup and yeast spiciness. Some very strong and inviting aromas here, nice balance as well. Taste of big sweetness of caramel, molasses, maple syrup, dark fruits, and yams in the front; leading to nice spicy notes of clove, nutmeg, pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Spices take a bit of a back seat here, but with one year of age, it is expected for the most part. Lingering sweet notes of maple, molasses, yams, and caramel on the finish with a small amount of spiciness as well. Medium carbonation and very full bodied; with a nice creamy and thick mouthfeel. This drinks quite smooth despite the alcohol level, but is still a bit of a sipper. No real amount of alcohol was noticed other than a slight warming on the finish. Fantastic balance of flavors here as well. Overall this is an incredible spiced/vegetable beer by The Bruery. A fantastic choice for my 400th.

This was incredible, yet I will still admit I would have chosen something else for my 400th originally. Unfortunately a majority of my goodies are back at home, so I will have some of them when I get the chance to return. Fantastic beer after a year of age.