Black Ops 'Bayonet Brown' Ale. 6.5% abv. 36 IBU. Dark brown in color. Finger of tan head. Good retention and excellent lace. Nose is sweet, dark malt, roasty, nutty, distant herbal. Front taste is caramel, dark brown sugar, bittersweet cocoa on the back. Aftertaste is earthy, nutty, sweet malt with slight bitter sustain. Medium body. Mouthfeel is warm, rich, sweet finish.
This is a solid brown ale. Rich, sweet, nutty, roasty. Minimal hop presence, which is to category but it may or may not be to your liking. I personally like some hop profile to my browns, but this brew is still quite pleasing. Recommended.
From the brewery:
"A Chocolate based American Brown Ale using a dark roasted barley."
[source: blackopsbrewing.com]
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