21st Anniversary Jewbelation, an American Strong Ale by Shmaltz Brewing Company.
22 ounce bottle served in Jewbelation Sweet 16 glass.
12.1 % abv.
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Jewbelation is one of the beers whose release I look forward to each year. Somehow I missed last year's release. But I stumbled upon a bottle on the shelves and snatched it up.
The pour presents a dark body that is a clear ruby red when held up to the light. There is almost no head, just a thin ring around the glass.
The nose is boozy, earthy, figgy, and dark fruits. This ale even smells thick.
The tongue is likewise boozy, earth, and figgy. There are notes of honey and licorice, peat and tobacco, chocolate and vanilla.
The mouthfeel is relatively thick and slightly oily. The finish is long, with the booze slowing fading and leaving malty, peaty, earthy notes to linger.
Each year they add another ingredient. For the 21st year, there are 10 malts and 11 hops included. I'm always amazed that with so many different flavors that they produce a balanced beer.
The alcohol by volume is 12.1% but the alcohol sneaks up on the drinker.
Highly enjoyable!
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