Appearance: Thick billowing, slightly tan head with excellent retention. Dark reddish body. Good lacing.
Aroma: Dark fruit aroma, with a hint of alcohol. Light bready notes.
Taste: Starts off with dark fruit, then some bready character and finishes with clovey and phenolic notes. Doesn't taste sweet to me, and doesn't have noticeable bitterness. Slight alcohol bite. The clove / phenolics are dominant. Tastes almost like a Belgian beer. Probably
Mouthfeel: Moderate to high carbonation, creamy sensation in the mouth.
Overall: Not sure what to think in terms of how well it matches the style guidelines. I wish I could do a side-by-side with a good commercial example. It's pleasant but I wouldn't want to have more than 1 or 2 glasses. Entered into a comp, eager to see how it does.
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