Foggy Bottom Ale

Formerly brewed at Matt Brewing Company
Style: American Pale Ale
Utica, New York USA

Serve in Lager glass, Shaker

UPDATED: DEC 21, 2007 Though it calls itself an English Pale Ale, the crisp hoppiness really allies itself with American Pales. I’m not a hops fan, but this one is ok: clean drinking and fairly refreshing. Not bad with food.

The aroma was light of hops, the apperance was weak no head at all, redish color. The flavor was ok, I just cant see how this thin has as high an average rating as it does. Not at all impressed.

From the Tap, "the Rec Room" Baltimore MD. over all nice American Ale nice and hoppy.

On tap at Clyde’s of Reston. Clear amber with a quickly fading head. Floral, caramel nose. Taste has notes of toasty malt, caramel, some citrus and floral hops. Moderately sweet with a touch of bitterness in the finish. Medium body with lively carbonation. Overall solid, but nothing exceptional.

Clear amber body with a cream colored head. Nice aroma - lightly malty accompanied by hop spicness. Starts smooth and lightly malty and just a little buttery. Follows up with mild bitterness, that lasts into the aftertaste. Nice blend of hops and malt.

From the tap, this was not that bad ... had the good mix of choice hops and carbonated just right to compliment the flavoring. Smooth, yet slightly bitter, the way it was intended to be. Yet, the experience was still sverage on the whole.

A surprise upon the first taste. With a name like foggy bottom, I expected a sour taste. Not much of a head but I had it on tap. A slight aroma of fruit with a smooth taste.

Clear amber appearance with an aroma that never really developed into anything special. Hops more evident up front with the malts dominating the finish along with some bitterness. Fairly smooth with a medium-bodied mouthfeel. Pretty average.