Friday, June 01, 2007

on THE TAPHANDLE

Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale, a Brown Ale by Dogfish Head Brewery

The pour begets a beauty of an ale that is mahogany colored, with a halo of ruby, and a thin tan head. The smell of freshly baked pumpernickel bread and molasses wafts up from the glass. Upon drinking, the mouthfeel is adequately heavy, with a softness and silkiness that is unexpected.

Many flavors are present, some moreso than others. The most prominent are that of a dark bread, rye or pumpernickel, lightly toasted (the toastedness lending itself to an even lighter roastedness); molasses; brown sugar; a hint of raisin; and a minor alcohol edge.

A great example of a brown ale, and a reminder of why I like the style overall.

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