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Innis & Gunn Rum Finish

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Innis & Gunn Rum Finish is an oak-aged ale that combines the brewery's signature golden ale with the warmth of rum cask finishing, creating a rich and complex flavor profile. The rum cask aging imparts notes of vanilla, caramel, and subtle spice that complement the beer's malty sweetness and oak characteristics.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
oakcaramelvanilla
oak
caramel
vanilla
malty
toasty
spicy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by warming oak and vanilla notes, complemented by rich caramel and molasses undertones from the rum cask aging.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Innis & Gunn Rum Finish

◎ Appearance

A beautiful amber-gold pour with excellent clarity and a modest white head that demonstrates solid retention. The beer exhibits bright, translucent color characteristic of oak-aged ales, with a slightly viscous quality suggesting the richness of rum cask finishing.

amber-goldclearpersistent headviscous

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by warming oak and vanilla notes, complemented by rich caramel and molasses undertones from the rum cask aging. Subtle spice and grain aromas emerge beneath, creating a complex and inviting aromatic profile that promises the sophisticated flavor to follow.

oak-forwardvanillacaramelwarm spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with malty sweetness and toffee character, developing into a well-integrated oak and rum cask profile with prominent vanilla and molasses notes. Mid-palate remains smooth and velvety with balanced caramel flavors, while the moderate 35 IBUs provide restraint without overwhelming the delicate spice notes and subtle grain backbone.

caramel-toffeevanilla-oakrum-spicedsmooth

◑ Finish

A warm, lingering finish that exemplifies the rum cask character with subtle spice and molasses fading gracefully. The aftertaste remains sweet and complex without cloying, inviting another sip.

warmlingeringspice-tinged
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
81
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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