Saranac Black & Tan, a Stout by Matt Brewing Company12 ounce bottle. One of six beers in the Saranac Sampler Adirondack Trail Mix six-pack. Drunk in Arlington, Virginia.
LABEL STATEMENT:
"Saranac Black & Tan is a judicious melding of our classic Irish stout with an all-malt German-style amber lager. The result is a brew that is hearty, pleasantly bitter, and full of flavor, yet can be enjoyed bottle after bottle. Our unique black & tan has multiple flavor notes... You may enjoy counting them. Enjoy!"
TWT'S STATEMENT:
Saranac Black & Tan poured root beer brown with an orange-red aura. It was accompanied by an ivory head. The main aromas and flavors were dark chocolate, roasted malts, and wet bark of an alder tree.
VERDICT:
Would I drink it again? Likely. Elements of both lager and stout kept trying to peek through, although the stout seemed more successful. This may even explain why RateBeer lists it as a stout.
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