Dogfish Head Midas Touch Golden Elixir

Pours a glowing amber color from the bottle with a trim white head that quickly dissapates. Plenty of honey and barley in the nose, followed by white grapes, butter, and red apple in the flavor. As a person that drinks quite a bit of dessert wine, the presence of Muscat grapes was welcomed and appreciated. Very unique beer that I look forward to having again.

One of the most unique beers I’ve ever had the opportunity of tasting. Taste is honey and fruit, finishes clean and mellow. Extremely unique.

12oz from Sam’s, Durham. To me, this is one of Dogfish’s most successful experiments, an off-the-wall idea that succeeds really well. Granted, I’m a big fan of Muscat grapes. The pale orange pour wasn’t especially appetizing – in fact it looked a little dingy. But that’s not a major knock. The aroma was very woody, and I wondered if this might simply be another oak-dominated beer. But the flavors are marvelous, with the grapes emerging perfectly in unison with the barrel flavors. Sweet fruits and honey dwelling in there too. Body is nice, mouthfeel is soft. A real pleasure of a brew.

Light golden color with a white head. Hoppy citrus aroma. Smooth medium to thick bodied mouthful of honey and hops. Crisp finish with a spicy aftertaste.

Pours a brownish color, and retains it’s white, fizzy head throughout. Aroma is of grapes, and smells like cheap wine. Could pass as a Carlos Rossi. Taste was nothing but fruit, multiple types of fruit. First grape, then bananas, and citrus fruit lingers on the tongue. The alcohol doesn’t seem to be overly present in the taste. Too much like wine to be enjoyed as a beer.