Interestingly diversified brown-hued dry ale brewed with seaweed and bree nicely diverts auxiliary smoked ‘rauch’ beer essence. Toasted mocha malting, cocoa-powdered tobacco dryness and vegetal earthiness converge at roasted coffee bean finish. Would’ve been more idiomatic if salted seaweed was more noticeable.
Monthly Archives: January 2009
(HEATHER) FRAOCH HEATHER ALE
Rarified pint-bottled light blonde counters soft Scotch malt pungency with tart citrus wining and uniquely antiquated floral heather adjunct. Betwixt honey-glazed orange tang, distant spearmint afterglow, and chintzy herbal tinge soften delicate midst. Fizzy, soft, lacking creaminess, but heather tether sets it apart from most (if not all) Scottish, English, or Irish brews.
(HEATHER) EBULUM ELDERBERRY BLACK ALE
Whimsical peculiarities disturb weird elderberry-spiced concoction. Faded white ale aroma and gentle juniper-hopped mouthfeel lure unbalanced ginger, mint, and eucalyptus confluence, battling back funky mocha-dried black licorice undertones. Misplaced adjuncts all over the place, but ultimately cherry oak timbre affects ashy oats finish positively.
(HEATHER) ALBA SCOTS PINE ALE
HEARTLAND RED ROOSTER ALE
HEARTLAND SMILING PUMPKIN ALE
HEARTLAND INDIAN RIVER LIGHT
HEARTLAND HARVEST WHEAT BEER
Moderately bitter straw-hued autumnal harvester exudes freshly cut wheat chaff palate and mowed grass backdrop, finishing soapier and flatter than most in its class. Though lacking richness, tangy orange rind spell woos subdued grassy hop wisp. Serve with lemon wedge. Mix with pineapple juice for ‘Maui Wowie.’







