Simply put, I'm a fan. In the northern winter it is hard to beat a warm, malty, smooth, high ABV (6.5%) ale. It's like a hug in a bottle, and frankly, the world needs more of those. What is odd about this is that typically it would not be my sort of beer. I tend to prefer my malt coffee, not caramel, and a fruity finish is something I often dread. The difference with Old Crafty Hen is that its high alcohol content mitigates the caramel flavor, preventing it from seeming overly sweet, while the fruity finish is more Christmas pudding and less pumpkin pie. Somehow this combination works and while to my mind it would be better with a touch less sweetness and a bit of a darker malt, it is hard to blame the brewers for failing to cater to my personal tastes. I am happy to give it an 8/10 and look forward to many more bottles of it in the future!
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