Cinnamon Roll Dunkel
Old 121 Brewhouse
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer
Seasonal
Colorado
USA
Judges Ratings 88
Aroma: 22 / 24
Flavor: 35 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 17 / 20
Description
Our holiday lager that tastes like Christmas morning. A Munich Dunkel base brewed with cinnamon and vanilla to give notes of sweet cinnamon rolls with hints of chocolate, biscuit, and caramel.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 5.90%
IBUs: 24.5
Served at: (38 – 40º F)
Hops: Hallertau Mittelfruh
Malts: Pilsner, Munich 1, Munich 2, Biscuit, Pale Chocolate
Judges Review
By James Link
Judges Ratings 88
Aroma: 22 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 35 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 17 / 20 / 20
Cinnamon Roll Dunkel by Old 121 Brewhouse was judged according to the 2021 Beer Judge Certification Program Guidelines under sub-heading 30A, Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer.
Upon initial pour a full sweet fragrance of vanilla was evidenced with bready malt and cinnamon contributing a supportive role (or roll, as it were).
This beer was mahogany in color and very clear with a firm beige head that maintained itself throughout this review.
As was the case in the aroma profile, vanilla was dominant and a bit overstated. The malt-accented base beer was full, well conceived and played its part in supporting the spices and noble hops.
The body was full for style with a light alcoholic warmth that led to a somewhat dry finish.
This is a thoroughly unique brew. If there was such a thing as a breakfast beer, this might be the one to complement your morning cinnamon bun.
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