Red ale, 8.5% ABV
This is pretty widely available in larger California markets during the fall (starting about September/October.)
Appearance: It's reddish amber with a thick head (4 fingers) and sticky lacing on the glass. The beer is totally clear and lacks visible carbonation.
Smell: Honey and caramel are at the forefront, along with some pine from the hops.
Taste: Like on the nose, the main contribution from the hops is pine, and a bit of resin. They're nicely balanced by the sweet malt backbone. There is a bit of a bready character as well.
Mouthfeel: Pretty light, actually, but the finish is a bit on the sticky side.
Overall: A nice, hoppy alternative to a lot of the sweet, spiced holiday ales! It's not per se up there with my holiday favorites, but it was definitely a different direction compared to most of the other holiday offerings in the fall.
3.5/5
This is pretty widely available in larger California markets during the fall (starting about September/October.)
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| Look at that head! |
Smell: Honey and caramel are at the forefront, along with some pine from the hops.
Taste: Like on the nose, the main contribution from the hops is pine, and a bit of resin. They're nicely balanced by the sweet malt backbone. There is a bit of a bready character as well.
Mouthfeel: Pretty light, actually, but the finish is a bit on the sticky side.
Overall: A nice, hoppy alternative to a lot of the sweet, spiced holiday ales! It's not per se up there with my holiday favorites, but it was definitely a different direction compared to most of the other holiday offerings in the fall.
3.5/5
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