Russian River Abbey Ale

Wow, found some real old notes, had this at the Korbel location prior to the move into the new digs a few years back. Very mellow balance of fruit and light bready yeast notes. A nice little abbey sipper. Great hints of future things that Vinnie has brought forth.

Very dry and slightly musty with a touch of earth and grape skin. Soft and thin on the palate. Lingering acidic finish.

Aroma: Fruity and a faintly floral Appearance: Gorgrous shining deep Amber pours with a small head which dissipated quickly Flavor: Sweet, a little like wine with a nice round malt flavor, seemed a little wanting for me. Palate: Medium bodied, slightly long in the finish with malty flavors Overall: I like this abbey style ale, but I am not too crazy about it...

subtle mustiness in the aorma..reddish amber in color..thin head..musty and grapey with wierd vinous white grape dryness and lingering cotton mouth.

Complex flavors are a mixture of sweet molasses or dark syrup on waffles. Chocolate and butterscotch along delicate fruit flavours like raisons and plums.