I stumbled across this gem when my buddy received a "Beer of the Worlds" sampler for Christmas, and we finally decided to try a couple of the beers. After dividing the bottle between two glasses, we went outside on the balcony and fired up a couple Punch Rare Corojos to enjoy alongside the beer. I have to say, I was extremely surprised at how much I enjoyed that beer! The color reminds me of Guinness almost, but the body of it is more reminiscent of a Newcastle. The flavors were incredible, with a more prominent smoke/charred hickory flavor up front, but the finish had hints of coffee and a sweetness I couldn't put my finger on. It was super smooth as well, and had a little kick to it in the alcohol department that I was not expecting, as I didn't look at the % before I started drinking it. While not high compared to some brews, at 7.5% it was higher than many others. Not strong, but just stronger than normal, and it balanced out the cigar perfectly. I was so smitten by this beer, that I promptly went and picked up a six pack at BevMo! to ensure that it was indeed as good as I had thought. After drinking a few more, I realized that my go to beers had another contender! I will be picking up more of this brew. Also, I find it better when cold, not room temperature, which was surprising as usually I enjoy darker beers when they are warmer.
