Year of New Beer: Southern Belle, 3 Stars Brewing Company (Washington, D.C.)

Written By: Dion on 07/23/2015

Nutty, roasted malts with a dry cocoa powder on the nose. The tastebuds reveal a slightly sweeter chocolate, with a touch of salted pecan. An earthy hop bitterness begins to permeate with warmth, as a light coffee bean and caramel stand guard in the background. The alcohol, nearly 9%, is virtually undetectable. This is a very nicely done brown ale. Paired nicely with a grilled burger and deliciously with s'mores for dessert.