Originally Posted by
rockymtn devil
I couldn't resist the beer in the fridge so I sampled some of the Palo Santo Marron (corked bottle waiting for tomorrow) and had a bottle of the Midas Touch.
Pale Santo Marron: Such a great beer. I had sampled this at GABF this year, but the sample didn't do it justice. Tonight I poured half a bottle, which was enough to allow me to taste it at cellar temp and room temp, and everything in between. On the nose heavy notes of alcohol, brown sugar and dark fruit (especially cherries). The flavor starts with a rich, buttery vanilla (undoubtedly from the wood) and then fades into notes of coffee, chocolate, and caramel. For those who have tried and enjoyed this, I would recommend Avery's Samael's Ale (oak aged english strong ale) and Oak Yeti Imperial Stout by Great Divide. Neither are the same style as PSM, but the flavors are very similar.
Midas Touch: Bizarre beer. Poured a full bottle and, at first, was turned off a little bit. It didn't taste like a beer that would be enjoyable after it warmed, but at 9% ABV, it needs to be sipped. But, to my great surprise, the beer not only tastes great as it warms, it tastes better. The nose offers hints of hops (although it's IBUs are only 20) but really hones in on honey and butter. The flavor is dominated by notes of grape and the richness from the nose. As it warmed it reminded me more and more of a White Burgundy and the DFH website confirms that it would appeal to chardonnay drinkers. This would be a good summer beer to plan a meal around.