Williamsburg AleWerks Cafe Royale

I was interested in trying Cafe Royale for a while and got a chance on draft at Perch Pub, but was never able to try a bottle of it. Basically, I was entirely too lazy to find a bottle when they were easily available in Philly. Lucky for me, someone was kind enough to gift me a bottle of it a little while ago. Thanks!

Poured into my neat Captain Lawrence glass. Not much head appeared. I got a little more on the second pour but still, lightly carbonated. Sweet coffee nose with a hint of tartness. Coffee started things off followed by a lovely creamy base with a little vanilla and some light bourbon. The latter was really light from the bottle compared to draft, but that may have been age more than anything else even if it's only been a few months. Hard to say really. Still, this was really good and Williamsburg AleWerks definitely makes some great stuff. I've heard really good things about their Bitter Valentine, too, but that may not be available anymore as it was a February / Early March beer.