Streets of New York Brazilian Black Ale

This beer settles down with almost no head, it is a dark, deep amber to black color and in the light it shows a lightly hazy, almost opaque, amber colored beer. The aroma is lightly sour with some lactic notes to it. This reminds me of the Rodenbach Red, though it is not as complex. Oh god, this is full on infected, though I must admit it is still somewhat pleasing for this sour beer lover. If this had been on purpose it would have been my favorite of the bunch. There is not much roast character here and the sourness and a light, funky, astringent note dominate this beer. There is a hint of smoky malt here, but just barely. This reminds me a bit of sour cherries. I am sort of enjoying this beer, despite, or in spite of, it problems.

On tap at Streets Of New York Tempe
Made a special trip back for this one! Poured black into the pint glass with a rapidly dissipating chocolate head and only a small amount of lacing on the inside of the glass. Good aroma of roasted malts,chocolate, raisins and coffee. medium body with a big rich flavor of roasted malts and chocolate and a strong coffee flavor on the finish. Well worth the drive back!

Brazillian Black Ale - The beer had an aroma of chocolate with a chocolate flavor. Very dark/black coloring in appearance. A smooth, easy drinking beer.