Monty’s Victory Quaff
Monty’s* commemorative brew is from Tomorrow Brew Co., their old name was Old Tomorrow**, but now they are looking to the future.
A dark golden approaching amber pour, with a slim trim head. A definite hint of rye in the aroma, and a touch of vanilla, both masking any other ingredients. The rye and vanilla dominance is perhaps a foreshadowing? First swig and it is the vanilla that takes centre stage in act 1, quite enough but not quite too much. Now the rye shows up for a dramatic entrance. There is some malt in there somewhere. Now vanilla. It is like two supporting actors from the same movie trying to steal the show. The smokey (smoky?) and caramel and honey are all MIA.
It’s all ok but less would have been better. Here is a subtle reminder. It would be better if both the rye and vanilla were a bit more subtle. They overpower any malt or caramel. Discretion is the better part of valour.***
On OK Tomorrow Brew Co. ale, basically as advertised, but long on rye and vanilla and short on subtle. About as balanced as my diet.
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