The Twelve (New) Beers of Christmas, Day 3-Rum Barrel Aged 4 Elf, Dark Horse Brewing (MI)

Written By: Dion on 12/16/2014

Nose overflows with cinnamon, nutmeg, chocolate, and rum spice. On the tongue, the spices are abundant, but not overbearing. Dark fruits provide a sweetness that marries perfectly to the heat of the rum, while a creamy smoothness tempers a light oak char. This is well-balanced and easy drinking. How did I come by this rare beauty, you ask? A totally crazy friend stood outside, overnight (roughly 12hrs at least?), in Michigan, in the December cold. Nuts. And he was willing to share. That's what craft beer is all about. Thanks Todd Takei!