Cigar City - Bolita

Bolita was a type of lottery popular with the working class citizens of the Ybor City district of Tampa. Bolita means, ’little ball’ but profits from the illegal (and often rigged) game were anything but little. In the 1920’s Tampa native Charlie Wall was the undisputed kingpin of the Bolita racket.

Cigar City's Bolita is a Double Northern English-style brown ale that has a complex malt forward character with notes of chocolate, toffee and hints of roasted nuts in the finish. Bolita pairs well with Baklava, Big Band Music, Cool Evenings and robust cigars.

The ABV is 9.0 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - English Brown Ale
Glass to use - Pint Glass, Tumbler, Snifter, Mug or Stein
Delivery 750ml Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pours a dark brown color with a brown head. Good lacing.
Aroma - Dark malts, toffee, some chocolate and a bit nutty.
Taste -  Sweet, malty, chocolate, toffee with a bitter after taste.  
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation and body.  Smooth.
Drinkable - Not bad, an average brown ale.  Alcohol is well hidden.  There are better browns on the market, but give this one a try and judge for yourself. 

This beer pairs well with cheese and pork.

This beer gets a Duper rating of B-
BeerAdvocate Rating =B+
Ratebeer Rating = 98