DuClaw Brewing Company Devil’s Milk (365 Day 341)

By scot in 365 Days of American Craft Beer, Beer on Monday, November 7th, 2011

DuClaw Devil's Milk

Continuing my tasting of American Barleywines, American craft beer number 341 was Devil’s Milk by DuClaw Brewing Company. I have only had several beers from DuClaw with each being above average, so I eagerly looked forward to Devil’s Milk for two reasons: I was expecting a good beer and one that would help give more insight to American barleywine.

Devil’s Milk diddn’t let me down on either point. I found it to be a bit similar to American craft beer number 339 (Chicken Killer) in that the aroma and flavor were similar: dark fruits, toffee, and hints of alcohol none which are strong though. There was probably a bit more hops here but nothing over powering.

Another solid American barleywine that was amazingly easy to drink. My next stop is a Barleywine that will hopefully make me think differently about the style before I brew it. Enjoy!

Aroma: 7 (25%), Taste: 8 (25%), Look: 9 (15%), Drinkability: 9 (35%), Overall: 8.3

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