Friday, September 30, 2011

Harvest Special Ale: Review


Seasonal
Southern Tier Brewing Company
Lakewood, New York, USA
Brewed with four different hops
And two kinds of malts.
6.7% abv
12 oz bottle
$9.99 a six pack
Purchased at Super Fine Liquor and Beer – Canton, MI

Appearance: amber body with golden highlights.  A big fluffy light beige head that sticks around awhile and the lacing on the side of the glass just does not go away. 

Aroma: a healthy hoppy nose with some pine and grass.  Very nice if you like hops.

Flavors: some lightly roasted malts with a touch of caramel and then the piney hops hit the mid palate and take over the taste buds. 

Mouthfeel: moderate-low carbonation, piney bitter notes on the aftertaste.

My Strength Rating: 7 – a solid full-medium piney ale. 

To the Point: Nice piney ale with a light touch of roasted malt sweetness.  This ale begs for a beautiful fall day and some college football. 


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