New Holland Dragons Milk

From New Holland – The beer you hold in your hand, Dragon’s Milk Ale, is a crown jewel of New Holland Brewing Company. It is the unrivaled result of painstaking processes – both creative and scientific. We could tell you about the centuries-old tradition of the term, Dragon’s Milk, or we could tell you about the history, craftsmanship and challenges of important, the beer inside this bottle Expect a complex ale with a soft, rich caramel-malt character intermingled with deep vanilla tones; all dancing in an oak bath. Unmistakably distinctive example of New Holland’s Art in Fermented Form.

New Holland Brewing – New Holand Dragons Milk Vintage 2011 – 22 oz. bottle poured into a pint glass. 10% abv. From Triangle Liquor in Valparaiso, IN

Appearance: Pours a coca cola brown with a thin ring of white. Not too thick looking from the pour.

Aroma: Big aroma of whiskey, pretty much the most dominant smell from this brew. Chocolate, coffee and wood as well.

Taste: Whiskey, dark chocolate and vanilla with a sturdy layer of roast binding to the sweetness.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, too thin for my liking. You could make an argument that at least it isn’t goopy or syrupy.

Overall: I thought the whiskey was a bit over powering and the body wasn’t there to accommodate it.