The Dark Crystale 2
Horus Aged Ales
Oceanside, CA
ABV
11.7%
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About This Beer
Some brewers have STRONG opinions on Crystal Malt. But Kyle Harrop of Horus Aged Ales has described it as his “favorite adjunct malt to use in Stouts and Barleywines.” And even went to create his very own style of beer that utilizes 100% Crystal Malts — the now iconic CrystAle.
Tasting Notes
Take a sip, and you’re greeted by the defining sweetness of the titular malts. Huge notes of Werther's Originals and brown sugar flow throughout, underscored by a gentle whisper of banana bread and raisin. Meanwhile, the time spent luxuriating in Knob Creek bourbon barrels imparts complex wood char, oaky-vanilla, and whiskey nuances that linger long after the smooth finish.