Infinium Ale

On the tag: 1,000 years of brewing expertise A collaboration between the brewers of Samuel Adams and Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan.

They worked together for two years to create a bubbly style beer. I think it works.


10.3% abv
750ml Champagne-like bottle
$20 a bottle

The packaging on the beer is wonderful. A foiled top with a caged cork and a hang tag with some elegant looking graphics make this an attractive bottle of beer. This better be good.

Had to use a nut cracker to help pull the cork out and it had the great Champagne pop. Be careful with the pour for this ale has plenty of carbonation.

The aroma is fruity with a little spice and the taste is terrific. There is a soft citrus and floral hoppiness happing here along with a toasted caramel undertone. On my second glass the malty sweetness became more noticeable – no undertone now – it’s in your face. There is also an alcohol warmth going down the esophagus.

I liked this ale better chilled and on the first glass. As this ale warms up the malty notes come through and the alcohol was more noticeable in taste.

For you beer guys who don’t like bubbly – you may want to give this a try. This is not a drinking ale where you are going to sit back and drink this bottle. To me it is like a bubbly – a glass maybe two and I am done.

I recommend using a Champagne glass.

Cheers!

If you try this unique ale let me know what you think. Please leave a comment.