Boom Island LoMoMoPalooza

Boom Island LomomoPalooza, Small Batch Special Release ALE No. 2, Boom Island Brewing Company, Minneapolis, MN. 6% ABV.

Clear crimson coloration, thinnish off-white/amber head. Lookin' nice.

Aroma: Deep malts, dark fruits, bubblegum and banana below. cherries on top. Very pleasant.

Taste: Hops hit first, for a bit, then overtaken by chocolate, rolling on the tongue. Sweet fruity associations pop in, with sour flashes emerging. I like this. A unique creation that doesn't fit any particular style, but resembles a dubbel in ways, a strong dark in other, more like a pale ale in others, but it's Belgian all the way. Love the tart finish.

Hey, I feel like reading their label:
"Open your senses to the symphony of flavors in this unique ale, as refreshing layers of Belgian-style toasted malt harmonize with arpeggios of Cascade hops. Created in support of the Locked Out Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra (LoMoMO). A percentage of the profits from each beer sold will help fund music outreach programs until the musicians jobs are reinstated."

I want to read "Kevin's notes" on the back of the label, but the type is too small. Maybe I do need glasses. No, I have 20/20 vision. It is too small. But, I'll try …"Light hop bitterness, Belgian roasted Special B malt…" No, I can't do it, and it doesn't help that it's orange ink on a black background.

In the end, nice beer and you can drink it.