It appears that my attempts to brew a clone beer didn't quite work, because my Rack Sheep looks and tastes significantly different to a Black Sheep
The Black Sheep has a very fruity flavour with an underlying hit of bitterness. Very quaffable. The Rack Sheep is a lot darker - it has a much deeper flavour with an almost port overtone, much more like an Imperial stout. Which makes sense given that the Rack Sheep has almost double the alcohol content of the Black Sheep, and oobviously uses a lot more roast malt in the grain bill.
As a clone, it's a solid fail. As a knockout beer, I'm pretty happy. And I have some more ideas for next time...
As a clone, it's a solid fail. As a knockout beer, I'm pretty happy. And I have some more ideas for next time...
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