Friday, October 24, 2008
Restaurants Beer pick of the week: Duck-Rabbit Wee Heavy Scotch Style Ale
Posted by Jeff Holland on Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Duck-Rabbit Wee Heavy Scotch Style Ale
Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery
Farmville, NC
8% ABV
Is the duck wearing the tam on his head, or the rabbit wearing it on his nose? While you ponder that deep philosophical quandary, consider the deep chestnut color and ruby highlights. Note the head that quickly fades under the weight of the malts. Heavy, yes? Sherry-like alcohol and dried, dark fruits, like prune and fig, greet the nose, while a big blast of caramelized sugar and toffee lead the flavor profile. Herbal tones of vanilla, anise, wet tobacco, and eucalyptus are present as well. Some boozy fruits come in toward the middle, with some apricot, cherry, and dark berry notes. A spicy bitterness and juniper tang hold up the back end, barely cutting through the full-bodied, mouth-coating malts. This is a true warmer, and might benefit from cellaring to take the edge off the alcohol. It would be great on the ski slopes if you could figure out how to tote it. Or save it for the hot tub back at the lodge.
(photo by Jeff Holland)
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