Explorations in beer
De Molen’s Tsarina Esra has a full quarter century before it’s termed no longer “best”.
And a tasty imperial stout it is, indeed.
Black but not roasty, and nutty rather than licorice-y. Very smooth taste, the hefty ABV remains well hidden in the full body. Low carbonation and a bit oily mouthfeel further distance Tsarina from being an easy beginners’ beer.
FI: Tsaaritar pysyy parhaana pitkään.
The december winners are both fruity IPAs: Grapefruit Dead and Ruisperkele.
FI: Mehukas IPA vei vuoden viimeisen kiertopalkinnon.
The best beer is also one of the loudest beer-related regrets of the year – I so should have bought more of the masterful IPA, but had no idea the US brews were a disappearing breed in the store.
FI: Ei yllätyksiä. Mitä nyt yksi vuoden ensimmäisistä oluista osoittautui parhaimmaksi.
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