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Innis & Gunn's regular oak-aged beer has been 'Beer of the Month' previously on beer-pages, but I make no apologies for choosing this new Cask Strength version for the November honours list. The beer's increase
in strength is matched with an increase in weight in the mouth and, if possible, even more complexity.
Innis & Gunn, Cask Strength (Scotland) 
This new beer from
Innis & Gunn (as of October 2005) is the 'cask strength' addition to their small and absolutley superb range of oak-aged beers. This spent 77 days in small barrels, and pours a dark, burnished bronze colour, with a
thinnish off-white head. The nose has a delightfully honeyed character, with masses of vanilla-pod and creamy notes, toffee and a core of very fruity, Christmas-cake aromas. On the palate it is thick and rich, with a very
sumptuous, mouth-filling texture and a sweep of raisin, spice, and cocoa dusted flavours, with hints of mashed banana, rich, biscuity malt, and a long, long finish that piles on generous fruity acidity and bitter notes to
counteract the beer's innate sweetness. Another stunning beer from this Edinburgh brewer. 7.7% ABV, 33cl, �1.85, Asda.  |  |
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