Wednesday, February 15, 2012

21st Amendment Allies Win The War (Collab. with Ninkasi)


21st. Amendment Allies Win the War. Ale Brewed with Dates.

Dusky, burgundy hue. soft brownish head, starts strong and drifts to a tight ring. Leaves lace. 

Big, fruity/malty nose. Lively, exotic stuff. A little sweet, a little sour, a bit of funk.
Lot happening in this aroma, and I love it.

Taste: Bam! Luscious, rich and malty with an intriguing blend of hops playing on the palate. Starts smooth, then gets wicked, and complex. Mmm, datey…

What's the brewery say about this? "An ale brewed with California dates, an aggressive arsenal of all-Northwest hops and an unmistakable aroma of victory." How does that sentence work? That it's brewed with the aroma of victory? Do you brew with aromas? Unmistakably? 
52 IBUs, 8.5% ABV.
It is original, that's for sure. And it's tasty. Doesn't fit any style I can think of, not that any of that matters. Hoppy/fruity/malty strong ale, how about that?

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