Year of New Beer: The Event Horizon: Spectrum 3, Olde Hickory Brewery (NC)

Written By: Dion on 12/02/2016

The nose opens with layers of chocolate, coffee, dark fruits, and molasses. With warmth, vanilla and subtle coconut join the fray. On the tongue, honey works with the fruit and chocolate to coat the mouth with a viscous, sweet layer of flavor. Hints of bourbon and oak are intertwined with an almost minty vanilla and a trace of coconut that honestly could be increased a bit. But that's a pretty miniscule flaw in an otherwise stellar beer.