This concoction has a dark golden color and maintains a head for much longer than I anticipated, which may be typical for an ale.
Its taste is not disagreeable, but the bourbony undertones unfortunately become overtones quickly. Almost like drinking a very weak boilermaker. There is a slight syrupy sweetness that just doesn't figure into my definition of a good beer drinking experience.
(I know technically this is an ale, but beer and ale are in the same general category, aren't they?)
I also found it to be somewhat flat but again, that may be because it's an ale.
One nice thing about the cask influence is that it tends to soften the bitterness commonly associated with ales.
This might be good for those who want a beer with a little more weight, but don't like heavy winter ales.
But overall, definitely not my cup of beer.
Rob's Rating: 5 out of 10
I think the "flatness" comes from being a Cask ale. Not just that its an ale.
ReplyDelete"(I know technically this is an ale, but beer and ale are in the same general category, aren't they?)"
ReplyDeleteI hope that's a joke.