Perhaps closer to extremely sweet brandy or raisin-dried porter since terrific syrupy malt sinew and thick prune depth offer full-bodied richness. Inviting caramel, cocoa, chocolate, and molasses creaminess increases mighty complexity. Spiced hop bitterness underpins milky malted flow to further accent fabulous Irish-styled champion.
MOYLAN’S MOYLANDER DOUBLE I.P.A. ALE
Incredible coppery-russet full body fills frontal lobe with expansively aromatic pine needle abruptness dominating lusty alcoholic front end. Deepening floral wheat setting receives spice-hopped rosewood bittering thusly absorbed by chewy cookie dough thickness and honeysuckle sweetness. Piney theme eventually evens out as vinous grape esters, dry lemon pith, and tertiary orange marmalade, peach melba, and grapefruit rind illusions rise above grassy bottom.
MOYLAN’S KILT LIFTER SCOTCH ALE
Nice n’ smooth tawny-hued rust-headed moderate body manages to retain full-flavored assertion. Scotch whiskey essence gains tangy bruised orange regalia over its welcoming candy apple path leading into a sturdy tangerine spleen. Barren nuttiness affects off-dry hops. Bitter cocoa malts carve earthen peat trail, accruing a smidgen of dried fruit esters.
MOYLAN’S INDIA PALE ALE
Explosive carbonation, festooned caramel creaminess, and frisky piney hop bittering outline organic citric-grained facade of billowy flush-headed golden body. Elegant sweet yeast essence grips stunning orange fruitiness and subsequent stimulating spiciness. Pour slowly to let it breathe properly for best effect. Only regret: citric component should linger on tongue longer.
MOYLAN’S IMPERIAL STOUT
Impeccable black-bodied stout brings sweet chocolate overtones to expresive espresso bittering, judicious vanilla creaminess and rich nutty bottom. Tertiary prune, golden raisin and black licorice illusions complement strong mocha malt pungency. Arguably the finest Imperial available.
MOYLAN’S HOPSICKLE IMPERIAL I.P.A.
Bold coppery triple-hopped (Cascade-Centennial-Tomahawk) India Pale Ale with pushy 9.2% alcohol flow stays strong as honeyed nectar sweetness and sticky spruce malting complement tenacious piney resin bittering. Curvaceous grapefruit-orange rind souring and expansive floral-backed juniper snip likewise counteract tropical pineapple-honeydew-passion fruit tang thereafter. Rosemary, thyme, and wildflower linger below woodsy trail.
(CARDINAL) MOUSSY NON-ALCOHOL LAGER
Best alcohol-free bid comes from this creamy-headed ice tea-hued Swiss. Rye bread nose expands barley-wheat roast and washed-out caramel snip to dry finish as crystal rainwater flow saunters.
(STARK MILL) MOUNT UNCANOONUC GOLDEN CREAM ALE
Brewed by Stark Mill for New Hampshire-based Milly’s Tavern. Overly foamy cloudy white-headed cream ale retains lime-y carbonation, uncharacteristic lagered yeast lightness, and unspecific tartness. Besides, creaminess lacks.
MOUNT ST. HELENA IMPERIAL STOUT
MOUNT ST. HELENA ENGLISH STYLE BROWN ALE
Fizzy carbonation nearly negates belly-bloating creaminess of billowy-headed Californian. Burnt coffee seeps through foamy Brussels lace, cloaking bittersweet chocolate, soured hard candy, mellow tangerine, and variable spices.
MOUNT HOOD PITTOCK WEE HEAVY ALE
Smooth buttery caramel malt sweetness and dry powdered chocolate variance inform fine light-to-medium-bodied Scottish ale.
MOUNT HOOD ICE AXE I.P.A.
Sweetish caramel malt opening and black cherry sensation get spiced hop backdrop, but sinuous honey finish seems incomplete.