Product of: United Kingdom

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Marketed with the strapline “twenty first century black ale”, Libertine is brewed with Maris Otter, Caramalt, Munich Malt, Dark Crystal Malt and Carafa malts, along with Simcoe hops. OG: 1069, IBU: 65

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 21/08/2014

Appearance:

(sample batch 158, 28/May/15) Clear, deep brown/black with thin but retentive beige head and moderate lacing.

Aroma:

Piney hops with heavily roasted coal dust, liquorice and burnt toast malty notes.

Taste:

Burnt roasted malts with liquorice and espresso coffee.

Aftertaste:

Dry finish with coal dust, burnt toast and espresso.