On tap at The Yardhouse in The Palisades Center Mall in Nyack, NY
One of the beers I've been wanting to formally review because overall it's one of my favorite beers.
Pours a dark amber color with a nice red hue to it. There's a bit of dark khaki colored head, about an eighth of an inch. Right off the bat you can smell a nice spicy sweetness, probably the most pervasive scent the beer gives off. You can also sense a bit of floral, maybe even a little bit of hop. First sip reveals strong dark fruit flavor, particularly cherry and plum, which work very well in combination with the roasted malt dopplebock flavor of the beer. The sweetness of the beer may also come from a bit of molasses - there are some notes of it, but not nearly as strong as the plum and cherry. A bit of spice, possibly cinnamon rounds out the flavor nicely. Very pleasing, warm, sweet finish, light on hops and carbonation. Alcohol is incredibly well hidden for 8.2% ABV. Very high drink-ability.
Overall, again one of my favorite beers. This beer is something that is worth a try for everyone, and for about $2.50 a bottle, it is definitely accessible, and a great first beer for anyone trying to make the jump from Bud/Coors into the complex world of craft beer.
(Unbiased/Revised) Overall Rating: 4/5
One of the beers I've been wanting to formally review because overall it's one of my favorite beers.
Pours a dark amber color with a nice red hue to it. There's a bit of dark khaki colored head, about an eighth of an inch. Right off the bat you can smell a nice spicy sweetness, probably the most pervasive scent the beer gives off. You can also sense a bit of floral, maybe even a little bit of hop. First sip reveals strong dark fruit flavor, particularly cherry and plum, which work very well in combination with the roasted malt dopplebock flavor of the beer. The sweetness of the beer may also come from a bit of molasses - there are some notes of it, but not nearly as strong as the plum and cherry. A bit of spice, possibly cinnamon rounds out the flavor nicely. Very pleasing, warm, sweet finish, light on hops and carbonation. Alcohol is incredibly well hidden for 8.2% ABV. Very high drink-ability.
Overall, again one of my favorite beers. This beer is something that is worth a try for everyone, and for about $2.50 a bottle, it is definitely accessible, and a great first beer for anyone trying to make the jump from Bud/Coors into the complex world of craft beer.
(Unbiased/Revised) Overall Rating: 4/5
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