SAINT & SINNERS (002) - GOA BREWING COMPANY

-
SAINT & SINNERS - GOA BREWING COMPANY
Alcohol Content :- 8% v/v
Brewed at Goa Brewing Company, Goa
Beer style : Trapist Style Ale
Batch : 002
DOB : 20/12/2019

It pours dark brown in colour but when light passes through it shows a deep amber reddish hue. A tan head is formed with small bubbles. Head retention is strong and stays till the end.
The beer has a moderate caramel and toasted (not burnt) malt caracter. It shows a low citrus aromas and flavour. It is accompanied by dried fruits such as prunes, apricot, blueberry along with toffee aroma and flavor which is moderate. It has low spice character similar to star anise. Jaggery aromas and flavor is moderate. Coconut aroma and flavors are low and can be detected as an aftertaste. The beer has a floral and spicy alcohol warmth which is alittle harsh on the palate.
This is a medium bodied beer. Astringency is moderate. Carbonation is moderate. It leaves a sweet malty caramel like flavor accompanyed by jaggery. Coconut and jaggery flavors are more prominent on the palate once the beer gets alittle warmer. Leave a sweet yet dry aftertaste of jaggery and coconut.
Overall Impression : Well this was batch 002 by GBC which I got from Goa in March 2020 and I kept it in the fridge till I had it opened up for my review on 30/01/2021. Alot has changed in terms of its flavor profile since it was kept cool for so long. I did keep the beer outside for 15-20 minutes to release all the complex characters as Anudeep mentioned earlier. The alcohol did get alittle mellowed but was still harsh on the palate. This batch was more malt focused which showed alot of caramel and toasty characters. Other elements like the dried fruit and jaggery went very well together. The citrus flavors were low but the beer was balanced more towards the malt. Overall this batch was good but it could be better. I would definitely do a detailed comparison of the batch 001 & 002 and give you my take on the beer. Cheers🍺

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

TUBORG WHITE - STRONG WHEAT BEER REVIEW

-
Image
TUBORG WHITE - STRONG WHEAT BEER REVIEW Alcohol Content : 8% ABV Brewed at CARLSBERG INDIA PVT LTD Country of Origin : Denmark Style : BELGIAN WITBIER The beer pours pale yellow in colour with a cloudy appearance. A white head is formed which stayed for a short time. Lacing was observed. Prominent sweet wheat malt aroma and flavor. Moderate citrusy notes with light herbal caracter. Low banana esters are found. Low coriander flavor. No hop bitterness or aroma.  A medium bodied beer with a moderate carbonation. Leaves a sweet wheat malt and a light citrus aftertaste. Astringency is moderate and leaves a dry mouthfeel.  Overall Impression : I had hopes for this beer as it sat with me for a month during this lockdown and I have to say I am alittle disappointed with it. The sweet wheat malt profile is prominent and dominates the fruity citrus flavor. Apparently I also got light banana flavors too which was surprising for this style. The balance ...
Read more

Kingfisher Ultra Witbier - Belgian White

-
Image
Kingfisher Ultra Witbier - Belgian White Alcohol Content : 4.6% v/v Brewed at United Breweries Ltd. India.   Appearance : The beer pours bright yellow in colour. Medium hazy in appearance. A small head was formed. Head retention is low. Aromas : Sweet orange peel aromas with hints of coriander and dry grass notes. No hop aromas. No malt flavors.   Flavor : The beer gives out light orange flavor with medium coriander flavors with herbaceous notes. No hop bitterness. Mouthfeel : This is a light bodied beer.  High carbonation with low astringency. Aftertaste of coriander that leaves a dry sensation on the palate. Overall Impression : The beer is Crisp and refreshing. The beer colour gives us a different imagine of what is actually inside the beer. It has a light orange peel flavor and as you take a sip along you get coriander flavors which is alittle strong that fades away the orange flavors profile. It leaves the palate with a dry grass notes an...
Read more

BIRA 91 - Malabar Stout

-
Image
BIRA 91 - Malabar Stout  (Brewed with Indian Coffee Beans) Alcohol content :- 4% - 5% ABV Brewed by B9 BEVERAGES PVT. LTD Product of India Appearance :- The colour is between Dark Amber to Dark Brown, carbonation is normal, small head is observed with good head retention, on the foam small and medium bubbles were formed, lacing is observed. Aroma :- Roasted coffee and Roasted Almonds on the nose with a hint of Goan port wine could be observed. Flavors :- On the palate light roasted coffee can be observed with sweetness of the malt with hint of chocolate and oats can be felt with well balanced bitterness. Mouthfeel :- It is Medium Bodied with moderate bitterness, creamy texture is low but the beer stays on the palate for a while. Tannin effects(red wine characteristics) can be observed as the mouth becomes dry Overall Impression :- A well balance beer with sweetness of the malt at every sip with a hint of coffee. A good example of stout for ...
Read more