Avery Samael's Oak Aged Ale

Now this is what i've been waiting for.  The good peeps and brew masters over at Avery Brewing Co. in Colorado have unleashed a series of "Demon Ales" upon an unsuspecting populace of beer drinkers.  And so we have Samael's Oak Aged Ale.  To start, this thing is over 15% ABV, so it packs a punch.  Taste wise, the first thing that hits the palette is a ton of caramel, followed by some hints of vanilla.  The malts take control of this beer, putting the hops in the backseat.  It's sweet, but not too sweet, as there seem to be some bittering agents in the mix to make the beer more complete.  All in all, it's a pretty tasty brew...and not to be trifled with.  The aroma is oak and pure alcohol.  It almost smells like caramel and scotch, and i wholeheartedly approve of that.

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