Green Man Cerveza Loca

Formerly brewed at Green Man Brewery
Style: Spice/Herb/Vegetable
Asheville, North Carolina USA

Serve in Lager glass, Shaker, Tumbler

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Date: December 12, 2009
Mode: Bottle
Source: Brewery
Appearance: clear dark amber, fine beige head, bits of lace
Aroma: sweet chili aroma, hot chili pepper on top of light sweet caramel malt with a hint of chocolate
Flavor: sweet malt flavor, caramel sweetness, balancing chili pepper character with a touch of heat, light smokeyness
Overall: more chili in the aroma with the flavor much more subdued and balanced
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.1/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: ** /4

on tap at Dirty Jack’s. Pours a deep red. The nose is very sharp with distinct chili notes, but doesn’t seem to be hot, just peppery. Some subtle smoke and caramel is also noted. I can’t believe how easily this goes down. It’s a kind of meaty beer with a welcome bitterness which is imparted either by the chilies or by hops. The finish is fairly robust with smooth flavors of peppers, meat, wood all coming together. This is one good beer.