Wren House Brewing Company Steps of Knowledge (2024) - De Biersalon

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what we think would enhance the final product.First up, hefty aromas of fresh Mexican hot chocolate and a subtle heat lingering alongside it from the very aromatic Chilhuacle negro chiles and Guajillo Mexican peppers. The roasted Chilhuacle negro chiles had an incredible fruit leather-like flavor that definitely is peeking through in the first sip. This turns into a balanced spice from the cinnamon and allspice rounding it out. Intense dark cocoa flavors with a beautifully integrated pepper heat from roasting all these ingredients before resting the beer atop them. The bourbon plays well with this mole negro medley, with 50% aging in Buffalo Trace for 40 months, and the remaining 50% aging in Rip van Winkle for 12 months. Lastly, a faint oak-y vanilla is enhanced by the copious use of New Caledonian and Brazillian vanilla beans, all the while having a tasteful heat throughout its enjoyment. Less