E. J. Phair Old World Red

Brewed by E. J. Phair Brewing Company
Style: American Strong Ale
Pittsburg, California USA

Serve in Snifter, Trappist glass

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On tap at Jupiter in Berkeley, CA. It was tapped into a tall facetted 16 to 20oz glass as a clear dark brown fluid with thin tan head. The aroma is sweet with roasted malts that have mildly fruity esters and faint oxidation. It has a full mouth feel with abundant flavor. The flavor notes are not melded particularly well. I get a pulse of caramelized malts cut by some moderate pine hop bitterness and light dark fruitiness. I do taste a faint oxidation that doesn’t detract from the flavor.

EJ Phair Old World Red ABV 7.75% Draft. Clear, deep garnet color with a listing ivory head. Caramel malt aromas. Malty and dry. Caramel, tobacco, and grainy. Pretty bitter finish with some strawberry notes.