Sure enough, the midnight
dark ale with the ruby-tinged highlights and creamy head had a potent
whiff of raspberries on the nose. Not the tartness of fresh berries,
though. Rather the sweet, sugared aroma of jammed razz. Along with the
jammy scent, there was a chocolate and coffee vibe that made it clear
that this is a dessert brew. The beer had some loose porter elements--it
was relatively malty, had some cocoa notes, a dark chocolate spine, and
a modestly bitter fin--however, raspberries were the factor that made
this ale's engine turn over.
Not quite as tart
or as java-focused as I wanted, perhaps, but Raspy Engine still managed
to demonstrate the range of flavours a that a raspberry porter can
occupy, and with a bit of flair, too. Extremely easy drinking, I found
that my glass was empty long before I expected it to be.
Rating: 7.5 out of 10.
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