This beer is the last of a 6 pack I bought 2 months ago and saved 1 till I started this blog. Its made by Trader Joes under their Josephs Brau Label. Which is their German beer label(as the only other beer Ive seen under that label is their dunkelweizen which I'll probably be reviewing next)
ABV: 7.5%
Smell: this beer has a slight smell of licorice but thats it
Initial impressions: very dark, held up to the light this beer has a nice red hue. It poors with a small yellowish head.
Taste: decent. I'm not a fan of black licorice, which is the main flavor of the beer. But I have to say, Its good for what it is. Its not overpowering, and doesn't leave a bad aftertaste as I initially feared. Its not bad as a beer to go with a spicy dinner.
Overall impression: good beer, but not my style
I want to like this beer. However Ive never been a fan of licorice, which is a major strike against it(and all dark double bocks) I do like it more then the Sam Adams double bock which was a lot sweeter, and lot more licorice flavored though.
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