Numb Swagger - Jack's Abby Brewing

nmarsceill

Massachusetts

4.83/5  rDev +23.2%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75

This beer is really a flavor infused version of Smoke and Dagger [http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/26520/71501] that was created for a competition among brewers at Jacks Abby. I had the opportunity to try this and then take a growler home the next day from the brewery.

This beer takes an already strong beer with a distinct burnt smoke flavor and adds an surprisingly complimentary sweet flavor from szechuan peppers. The flavor was familiar to me from infusing vodka with peppers before. From the first smell to the last sip this beer is an experience.

This beer won the contest handedly and rightfully so. I hope they experiment with this flavor component and see if they can release a full brew with a similar awesomeness.

Serving type: on-tap

02-28-2013 03:29:12 | More by nmarsceill