The Beer Advent Calendar 2012 - December 23rd

And so we have the penultimate advent beer.

*sigh*

Innis & Gunn - Original
I discovered Innis & Gunn because Morissons keep it next to Brewdog beers...took me quite by surprise.
The story goes that the it was created somewhat accidentally, the beer was being used to flavour barrels for whisky then being disposed of...until someone tried the beer and it was delicious.

Looks - Dark amber, head built up and disappeared quickly - has a little carbonation.
Smells - Vanilla and toffee, it's all sweetness with no real beer-like character but I still really like it.
Taste - Really unique (in my experience), it's smooth and crisp but does feel a little sticky after you've had a few of them.  Dominant flavours are vanilla, some caramel and honey flavours with a nice malt balance. 

I've quite a sweet tooth, so I do particularly enjoy this one.

8/10

I wrote this blog whilst listening to The Black Crows.  I only really started listening to them recently but have really been enjoying it.  Like if Free weren't stoned all the time, which is odd because I'm sure The Black Crows were also stoned all the time...