TOP OF THE TASTING
1 Bach Brewing VELVET MARLEY Chocolate Cherry Stout 440ml 6.6% ($9.99) ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ Gold Medal
The instant each judge got to this entry, there were audible 'oooh’s and 'aaah's. All were seduced by its incredibly lifted dark berry and cherry nose and creamy vanilla and cacao nib character. “Powerful cherry and raspberry layers lead to a slightly funky, smoky mid-palate and a sherbert-like finish,” noted Chris, and the whole team agreed it was an impeccably balanced dark
