Waldmann Roggenbier German Rye Ale.
5.8 % ABV. Waldmann Brewing, St. Paul, MN.
Clear, chestnut coloring, large and lasting creamy, near-brown head. Looking nice. (Although there some particulates floating about. It's not an especially fresh growler, nor is it terribly old.)
In the nose: Rye malt pokes out from afar. Slightly spicy. Pumpernickel. Very bready, malty nose, minimal hops. Beautiful.
In the mouth: Slightly juicy, extra malty, rye bread flavor reigns eternal. Malty texture grips the palate, hops exist for balance only. Smooth, hearty, fulfilling. I want to take my time with this one, though it is easy on the tongue. Let's just see if there's a description...
An unfiltered, silky, deep russet colored, German-style rye beer, made with a classic Weizen strain, and a spicy finish.
Is that it? This is on the back of the can (but not on the website, so I can't copy and paste...sigh!...): Inspired by the German American brewers who supplied Waldmann's limestone saloon before the Civil War, Waldmann Brewery utilizes decoction mashing, Heritage malts & hops, horizontal fermentation and long maturation. These unfiltered beers are as central to the restoration of Waldmann as it's pine-planked floors, hand-blown windows and whale oil lamps. Please visit our historic taproom in St. Paul.
That's some great information there. Also, it's yum a dum dum. For a moment, I'm going to relax with the rest of the crowler... ah... good stuff.
No comments:
Post a Comment