One of our brewers shares his vertical tasting of the Coming Home 2010 Holiday Ale:
October 19, 2010 to October 19, 2011
-Pores a dark mahogany in color yet bright with no haze. The light white fluffy head lingers to the bottom of the glass.
-Aroma is filled with bourbon, fig, raisin, and a hint of maple.
-Flavor is much like the bourbon on the nose, great fig flavor, and unlike the aroma a banana flavor stands out and then warms to dried fruit.
Interestingly enough, the original rich taste of the beer mellowed and became a dryer, much easier drinking beer. If you still have some at home I suggest drinking it now or within the next six months.
This year’s Coming Home 2011 is a Belgian Triple and will age great! Just like last year’s I would suggest putting a least a couple down to age. I personally plan on watching a few cases age thoughout the year.
See how last year’s tasting notes compare.
On a side note, I regret to inform you that the 2009 Sheep Eater Scotch Ale has peaked. If you have some drink it now!
