Thursday, February 19, 2009

Ales on Wednesday

A cold rain has hit the New York area. I am dedicating this ale tasting to the birth of my new cousin Nathan Jon Somma son of Nicole and Jon. 
Magic Hat Hocus Pocus: Color-Golden  Nose-Citrus  First taste-Full mouth; some flavor  Observations-Pleasant  Where Brewed? So. Burlington, VT.  Fizziness-Rim head; few bubbles  Cost-$.84  Style-Summer ale  Saying-Honey bee on label  Container-12 oz. bottle  Aftertaste-Complex  Rating-6.75
Saranac E.S.B.(Extra Special Bitter): Color-Orange amber  Nose-Cinnamon; malty  First taste-Full mouth; flavorful  Observations-Very drinkable  Where Brewed? Utica, NY  Fizziness-Mild head; few bubbles  Cost-$1.16  Style-Special bitter  Saying-Spirit 0f Adirondacks  Container-12 oz. bottle  Aftertaste-Slightly bitter  Rating-7.50
Final Thought-"All's Well that Ales Well."
Mike Komaroff   BeerBaron

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