MONDAY NIGHT BREWING DARK SUBJECT MATTER
Russian-Style
Imperial Stout
A strong, thick, high
alcohol, dark beer loaded with rich malt and roasted, espresso, coffee-like
character. Quite viscous and rich with notes of molasses, chocolate,
IRONMONGER BREWING PHRASING PALE ALE
American
Pale Ale
An average-strength,
hop-forward pale ale with light fruity character and citrusy, piney American
hops. More sessionable than American IPAs. This version could use a bit more hop character.
HIGHLAND GAELIC ALE
British
Strong Bitter
A moderate-strength, malty,
caramely, deep amber ale around 5-6% ABV with notes of toasted bread, toffee
and earthy UK hops. This style is not very bitter or strong by today's standards but quite
drinkable and delicious.
GATE CITY BREWING TERMINUS PORTER
Baltic
Porter
Malty sweet with a smooth,
roasted flavor not as strong as an Imperial Stout. Clean lager character with
few fruity esters. Starts sweet, but dark malts quickly dominate with hints of
coffee, licorice, caramel, toffee, nuts, molasses, black currant and dark
fruit. Notes of molasses, dark chocolate, roasted malt, and caramel candy dominate.
TERRAPIN WATERMELON GOSE
Gose
with Watermelon
A highly-carbonated, somewhat
dry, tart and fruity wheat ale with a mild coriander and salt character and low
bitterness. Sharp, crisp, smooth lactic acid character reminiscent of pickle
juice. Fruit complexity comes from the use of watermelon juice, and watermelon rind notes come through.
CREATURE COMFORTS ATHENA
Berliner
Weisse
A refreshing, light-bodied,
sour, wheat ale with low alcohol and crisp, smooth notes of lactic acid. Like a
Gose without the salt and spice. This version is malty for the style. Crisp and refreshing.
AKADEMIA BREWING NAME OF WORDS
Double
IPA
A higher alcohol version of
an IPA with impressive malt character and moderately high mouthfeel - all
backed by citrusy, piney, American hops. Experimental hops provide hints of earthy,
pungent, onion/garlic character. This example is quite clear - not hazy. A delicious and satisfying strong IPA.
VICTORY GOLDEN MONKEY
Tripel
with Spices
A pale, somewhat spicy, dry,
strong Trappist-style ale with a pleasant, rounded pale malt flavor and firm bitterness.
Quite aromatic, with spicy, fruity, light warming alcohol notes. Spices provide a hint of added complexity. Malt sweetness and clove notes emerge on the palate.
TERRAPIN GAMMA RAY
Wheatwine
with Honey
A high alcohol wheat ale with
rich wheat/malt character, strong body, spicy/fruity notes, alcohol warmth and
a bready profile. Like a wheat-focused Barleywine. The honey provides added
complexity and alcohol spice and warmth. Smooth, delicious and dangerous.
CATAWBA WHITE ZOMBIE
Witbier
(Belgian White)
A refreshing,
light/moderate strength, effervescent, wheat-based Belgian ale with wheat
cereal grain notes, orange peel and coriander. This version could use a bit more orange and coriander complexity.
