Conflux No. 1 (Collage) - Deschutes Brewery

WankelEngine

Illinois

4.33/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a wine glass

A: Pours a dark but clear brown with a hint of ruby. Small, light tan head fades quickly. Nice legs of lace when I swirl it in the glass.

S: Opens with a wonderfully fruit malt aroma. Figs, raisins and cherries. There is also some sweet and sugary aromas: molasses and brown sugar. Oak and some alcohol are notable and provide contrast to the otherwise sweet beer. A slight tartness in the background.

T: Similar fruit presence as the aroma but somewhat more subdued. Molasses and other sugars are fairly prominent. Alcohol presence is fairly high but enjoyably reminiscent of bourbon. A good dose of oak and vanilla complement the alcohol. The tart aroma I picked up is now substantially more potent, and adds a great deal of depth. There are also some notes from the other types of barrels used. The finish has some red wine characteristics.

M: Surprisingly medium bodied for such a big beer. Smooth, slick and slightly sticky.

O: A delicious beer. The tart component really separates this beer from a more standard barrel aged strong ale. The alcohol provides more flavor than heat which is enjoyable as well.

Serving type: bottle

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