Creature Comforts The Silent World

LOC: Athens, Georgia ABV: 5.5% | IBUS: N/A | SRM: N/A

What the brewer says

“The Silent World is a highly drinkable black lager with malt-forward flavors, which include caramel and toasted bread, as well as a classic noble-hops flavor from the German hops.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Nice amount of roast, subtle smoke, black licorice, barbecue-pit whiffs mixed with peat smoke and bready malt. No discernable hops aroma.” Flavor: “Upfront roast with notes of coffee and charred malt with no astringency or unneeded lingering. Toasted bread crust. Very crushable. Peat smoke and bready malt lead to a smooth and balanced finish that is remarkably clean and refreshing.” Overall: “Wonderful roasted-malt character that is not heavy-handed, but still assertive. The body and slight sweetness balance the mild phenolic notes, resulting in a beer that both has some tooth and is easy to drink. Sort of a peaty Scottish meets a dunkel, in the best of all possible ways.”

AROMA: 11 APPEARANCE: 3 FLAVOR: 19 MOUTHFEEL: 4 OVERALL: 10

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