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Ingredients: Chocolate malt, oats, lactose, aged in rum, brandy, and bourbon barrels
The Hammer of the Lion is a fearsome weapon, but the lion wields this tool for justice. Our first barrel-aged release in 16oz cans, Hammer of the Lion is a blend of an American Imperial Stout and a Wee Heavy Ale that were barrel-aged in Rum, Brandy, and Bourbon barrels. Pronounced notes of malt sweetness and dark chocolate combine with a complex profile of barrel flavors for a rich and full-flavored experience.
Pour is pitch black into a Snifter with a medium head. Allowed to warm a tad. Very rich and inviting scent of roasted malt, oak, molasses, sweet chocolate, a bit of alcohol, and a ton of other stuff you could probably pick out if you took the time. Tastes of chocolate, sweet malt, oak, whiskey, a touch of brandy, and some alcohol. Medium bodied with an 11% ABV. A very fine brew indeed!