 Driftwood6 (209), USA
Jan 13, 2008
On tap at Livery. Was actually a nice treat to have a Chinook ale-- so many these days are Cascade, Amariilo, & Simcoe. Thought it tsated very fresh, and maybe a little bready? Would be curious what is the yeast. Body might have been a little thin. But surprised to see it was 8%abv. Need to try another time with a fresh palate.
Rastacouere (5409), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Oct 8, 2008 Objectively speaking:
Strong American ale with a sharp hoppiness and more yeast than most.
I like:
Charming straight resin smell translates into a broader flavour profile in mouth. A fair dose of yeastiness offers a sourdough hint. Beefy malts are chewy and thick, accentuated by the absence of filtration. Very, very toasty and that’s a trait I love. Both bitter and aromatic, the direct hop punch is effective and counterbalances the growing sweetness with agility.
I dislike:
Certainly not very complex for an 8% strong ale. Not very nuanced hoppiness.
marcus (1053), Sacramento, California, USA
Sep 23, 2008 On tap at the brewery. This hazy amber ale poured with a thin off-white head and a yeasty aroma. There is a hefty caramel malt flavor followed by a sour and bitter finish.
kmweaver (2125), Takoma Park, Maryland, USA
Sep 19, 2008 Draft @ the Livery. Pours a hazy, golden-brown color, tea-like; off-white head with fine-bubbled lacing. Brown sugar, earthy bitterness, and resiny citrus notes in the aroma; some fruit (apples) and sweetness. Medium mouthfeel: surprisingly light-bodied for 8%: tea, resiny citrus and earthiness, and apple-centered fruitiness; chewy, soft, very drinkable ASA with a nice perimeter of soft citrus bitterness; intricate malt core. Medium finish: earthy bitterness, toasty basic malts, and some lingering apples.
bu11zeye (3780), Frisco, Texas, USA
Jul 31, 2008 (Draft) Pours a hazy amber with a small off-white head. Aroma of pine, mustiness, dark fruit, and biscuit. Flavor of caramel malt, herbs, earthiness, and hops (floral, pine, citrus).
Dough77 (725), Aurora, Illinois, USA
Apr 11, 2008 Laundry detergent.Wheaty and a taste that I have named bad/weird MI flavor. Dont know what it is or what causes it, just something I’ve noticed with a few different MI brews.
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