Rush River Winter Warmer Ale

Rounding out the sampler pack, here's the bottled version of Rush River's Winter Warmer ale. I must have been eager to capture my impressions for this on, as the notes are dated November, 2004, from the bar at the Bulldog. Lyndale, that is. The other two didn't exist yet. I know I tapped it eventually, myself, and enjoyed it, and gol-durn it, still do. Notes, ahoy!

Appearance: dusky, tawny body, with a good spot of light caramel tones at the bottom, under a slim, but stalwart slab of pleasantly pudding-y cocoa-tan head. 

Aroma: nice, light and creamy, slightly nutty, overall sweet. 

Warm entry on the tongue, light hops, but big, malty sweetness, getting fuller and richer with more time in the mouth.
 Possesses a distinct, supple mouthfeel, giving off rich, toffee-ish flavors, thoroughly tasty. 

The alcohol peeks in just a bid, just enough to warm the blood, and though the body thins a touch towards the end, the flavor never flags.