Shaven Yak is an English Brown Ale that pushes the limits on how big flavors and explosive aromas can fit into a relatively modest strength beer. Carefully bringing together top-quality English malts is what creates the headlining characteristics of this malt-forward, dark-brown, refreshingly drinkable ale. Expect biscuit aromas to erupt from your glass, giving way to an incredibly rich toasted and nutty fullness, and finishing with a light fruity dryness.
Strong malt flavor. Distinctive yeast strain gives a hint of a Hefeweizen. Nice dark color. I didn’t pour aggressively, but the head was thinner than would expect and dissipated q…