REAPER RITUAL DARK ALE January 1, 2009Beers A-Zdark aleJohn Fortunato Unassuming khaki-hued strong ale (8.5% alcohol) lacks definition and depth. Parched fig-date astringency mildly embitters dank chocolate malt souring and roasted nut coarsening. Meager charcoal-singed black licorice recess hinders earthen grain lag.