This dark ale pours a deep mahogany color, with a substantial head that falls fast and leaves a slight ring around the rim of the glass. The bouquet is intense and loaded with aromas of various sweet spices—clove, cinnamon and vanilla—alongside dried fruit accents of cherry, fig and date. The mouthfeel is full and lush, with a caramel malt backbone to support all…
— L.B.
(7/1/2012)
A very dark brown color in the glass with a touch of transparency and a finger’s-worth of off-white head. The bouquet is warm and inviting with a lively citrus hop presence along with accents of pine, chicory root and soft winter spice. Effervescent and forward, the assertive hop astringency is countered by a roasted malt and coffee-infused finish. Notes of red…
— L.B.
(11/1/2010)
21st Amendment is known for producing original and creatively named brews, and this Special Edition selection is no exception. There’s a distinct sweetness to the nose, but it’s kept in check with similarly assertive citric hop aromas. Notes of red fruit, sweet dough, orange peel, candied ginger and sweet spice add interest to the round and satisfying mouth…
— L.B.
(2/1/2012)
This saison is aggressively spicy, with forward notes of cardamom, pepper, yeast and clove-spiked lemon peel. Hints of herbal hops, grass, biscuit and faint banana also appear on the nose, and carry through to the medium-weight palate where the citrus flavor becomes more pronounced. High carbonation helps to keep the mouthfeel crisp and lively, followed by a drying…
— L.B.
(5/1/2013)
A nice tribute to FDR’s Depression-era radio addresses, this canned winter warmer is simultaneously intense and comforting. Notes of rich roasted malt, toffee, sweet baking spice and star anise flood the nose and mouth. Given the depth and strength of aromas and flavors, you expect a certain heft to the mouthfeel that’s just not there; overall, it’s just a little…
— L.B.
(12/15/2011)
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