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Named for the Russian space dog, Laika is a huge, chewy beast of a beer. Dark, rich and robust, it has a wonderful body and a flavor that has notes of chocolate, coffee and toffee. It is a fantastic dessert beer. It is part of our Right to Brew series, which we make in conjunction with local homebrewers, scaling up their recipes and producing them to help bring attention to the ongoing fight to legalize homebrewing in Alabama. In addition to the traditional version, we also have bourbon, cognac and Bordeaux barrel-aged versions of Laika. (Description provided by company)
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11.70% ABV
Availability Frequency:
winter
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bottle
draft
Locations Where Available:
Southeast
Store/Serve Temperature:
close to 60 degrees F
Comments
Fell in love with this RIS
Tried Laika at Straight to Ale's Tap Room in Huntsville, AL. Was nearly black in the glass with hardly any head. Smelled of coffee and chocolate. Taste was similar with a boozy bite and tobacco on the finish. Full bodied in the mouth. I was glad to get an additional sample ticket from a friend and had to get a second helping. So, so good.