CHOCOHOLIC (IXCOLATE) ~ BARNSTORMER BREWING

Chocoholic AKA IXCOLATE (ex-co-la-tee) is a collaboration with a local Belgian Chocolatier. It is a brown ale brewed with Ecuadorian cocoa nibs. Sampled on draught the ale poured a very opaque deep chestnut brown, with an average beige head. The head left some nice lacing as it receded into a ring around the top. The nose contained roasted malts, chocolate, and a hint of dark fruit. The flavour followed as expected: roasted malts, caramel, coffee, nuts and berries. The flavours were mild with a slight lingering milky chocolate. The body was light and had a creamy mouthfeel, and the carbonation was soft. A nice way to finish the evening, but to rich to have several.

5.2% from Barrie, Ontario 16 IBU