PoD #2 Bottling

According to the bottling bucket, this was 5 gallons, but I think more like 4.75. Anyway FG was 1015, so we dropped a couple of points in the secondary. This brings ABV to 6.53% and AA to 76.6%. If we had one more point drop of the FG, the ABV would end up at 6.66%, the target for the Prince of Darkness! I think I'll just put that on the bottles anyway ;-)

Tasting notes:

Appearance:
No head - not yet carbonated
Very dark brown colour. Reasonably clear in thin samples. Viscous, almost oily character to the liquid.

Aroma:
Subtle chocolate/coffee

Taste:
Slightly malty sweet, still some lingering fusel alcohols, though these have mellowed significantly. Not much bitterness or crispness. Taste builds slowly on the tougue. Sweet aftertaste fades slowly, but is not unpleasant.

Mouthfeel:
Smooth, full body, but with a slight alcohol spike.

Drinkability:
At room temp., and no carbonation, it is quite thick and heavy. Drink slowly.