Hitachino Nest XH is tonight's review and I am so pleased to be writing about it. This beer is great on every level, from the nose to the mouth feel and later into the finish. This beer scores massive points all the way around! Brewed as a Belgian-style brown ale which is then aged in sake barrels for a few months, this beer develops plenty of complexity and character. Like all Hitachino products, this beer is a pit pricey for the amount of beer you get. At $6.99 a bottle and only available in 330 ml bottles(11.2 oz) this beer does put a dent in your wallet, but man it is sure worth every penny. Furthermore, this beer is bottled at a very smooth tasting 7% abv. However, this beer should be sipped, if you drink it to fast you will miss all the great flavor of this beer offers and the medium abv will creep up on you fast. Another tip for tasting this beer is to drink it out of a snifter or goblet. The proper glass really does make a difference here. Lastly, this beer pair great with cheese(Stilton, blue cheese, and goat).
Color: A blend of Autumn colors: burnt orange, light red, and brown. Very nice off white head and with little to no lacing.
Nose: Vinegar,plenty of cherry, and dried fruits(think trail mix). Also very present is an assortment of wild and spicy spices.
Palate: It floats on the tongue. A nice soft body with no trace of alcohol. Plenty of sweet and gentle fruit. Definitely plenty of sake influence here.
Finish: Clean ,tasty and of medium length. The taste of Cinnamon and Coriander come through, even some really ripe orange and cherry explode on the finish.
Rating: 95 out of 100
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