Sweet mocha nut-scented russet-hued ale with soured orange luster and phenol alcohol pungency resembles hearty Belgian double bock. Raisin, date, and almond re-enforce high cocoa malt concentration to sticky liqueur finish.
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(MEXICANA) RED PIG MEXICAN ALE
Unlike typical moderate-bodied Mexican lagers, richer raw-honeyed grain-embedded ruddy-hued ale maintains bitterer backbone, plying earthen barley-hopped parch to profuse pumpernickel-rye toasting. But vegetal off-taste depletes leftover Graham Cracker sweetness as harshly oxidized ethanol finish unfolds.
(MICHIGAN) NO DISPUT’N PUTIN IMPERIAL STOUT
Gleefully inspired by Russian leader, light-bodied stout maintains soft chocolate-nut overlay, dark-fruited bottom, and subsidiary roasted coffee sourness amending alcohol-smitten finish.
MIDDLE AGES TRIPEL CROWN ALE
Perseveringly strong Belgian-styled pale ale retains heavily alcoholic malt sinew and significant cognac-bourbon sweetness furthered by creamy vanilla-butterscotch-caramel luster. Fig-pear combo and apricot esters enliven bruised orange persuasion, but watch for piercing diacetyl impact.
(MILL CITY) HORSESHOE ALE
Imbibed in Cambridge at 99 Restaurant & Pub, this spice-hopped amber ale with moderate bitter-grained spine softens to delicate orange-tangerine-induced finish, retaining faded spiciness casual drinkers will find smooth and heartier thirsts will compare to less malt-y Bass Ale or less involving Sam Adams Pale Ale. Brewery defunct: 2006.
MOBJACK PALE ALE
Light amber-bodied fluffy white-headed Virginian provides aromatic soda bread delicacy to tangy sweet ‘n sour orange ripeness and musty floral punctuation. Doughy yeast longevity and soft hop temperance supplement dry citric finish well.
MOLSON O’KEEFE BEER
Grainy water-based simplicity sweetened by slovenly sugared corn malts. Faint hops don’t provide enough bitterness to dull finish. Listless blue collar fodder somehow better under Molson banner. Maybe it’s the water source.
(DE KEERSMAEKER) MORT SUBITE PECHE LAMBIC
Pour slowly and wait 5 minutes until fluffy white head settles down before sipping extremely dry, mouth puckering, natural peach-juiced malt beverage. Spontaneous fermentation captures true tart peach essence blanketing sweet sugary resolve of perfect dessert complement. Created in oak caskets since 1686, it’s completely relaxing and undoubtedly one of the best peach-flavored lambic on the market.
(HOFBRAU) KINDL WEISSBIER
Explosive carbolic overload of fluffy white-headed russet-bodied German weiss leaves clinging Brussels lace along glass. Cracked wheat spine straggles orange peeled banana-clove illusions, but watery texture flattens out its true character, ruining smattered butterscotch, prune, and vanilla notes.
(NAMYSLOW) RYCERSKIE LAGER
Sweet rye-molasses confluence heightens burnt caramel malt sweetness as corn-husked wheat shard abets brisk hop spicing. Unobtrusive 7% alcohol flow, heavy for a lager, hidden by smooth sugary alleviation.
NEW AMSTERDAM INDIA PALE ALE
Fresh citrus aroma, soft barleymalt sweetness, and light agave hint bump into blustery hop fizz. Rich brownish-orange hue seems out of place for such an indistinct watery IPA. However, served on tap, it gains luster, resonation, and a higher rating. Brewery defunct: 2008.
(NEW CENTURY) EDISON LIGHT PILSNER
Supposedly the original ‘light beer,’ this soft-bodied pale pils isn’t processed, chemically altered ‘lite’ fare a la Miller or Butt Lite. However, sudsy washed-out fizz undermines garbled barley-hop presence. Mild bittersweet grain palate too passe to challenge dedicated drinkers.