Sorry for the lack of posts lately, as I have been a little under the weather and my taste for detailed accounts has been eschewed, and our family is going through the big change of buying and selling a house. Big changes ahead! 15 minutes closer to my friends and my favorite stores and establishments!
Anyway, to celebrate our offer on the New house today, I chose to delve into a recent acquisition pf a rare treat: Alesmith Imperial Evil Dead Red, the 2006 Decadence Anniversary Ale. This slightly musty, deep Garnet, 9.9% monster, pours with a fluffy head, that continues to leave about a 1/4" on top as I continue to sip, also hanging a sticky, thick off-white lacing around the glass. The nose is slightly carmelly with a hint of dark fruit and a slight whiff of the remaining spicy hop aroma.
The mouthfeel is smooth and creamy, slightly effervescent, and hits you with a complex blend of tangy, breadiness, followed by the spicy hop bitterness that lingers temporarily, inviting you to take another draw of this very intriguing elixir! As I sip it continues to challenge the taste with its many dimensions that range from the aged quality of the aroma, the mildly sweet carmelly malt, to the signature spicy hop of the style, this is a beer to be savored, enjoyed for a special occasion!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
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