Episode 2: Darkness Day & the Great Pumpkin Fiasco of 2K11

This week we discussed:

We reviewed:

Episode Notes:

Yes, I did say “New Belgian” a couple times.
We’ll try to keep it shorter next time. This runs about 55 minutes but we’d like to aim for a maximum of 45 minutes for future episodes.
This is our first episode with any sort of formatting…it’s all progress from here.

Boulevard ‘Saison Brett’

Review

Appearance: A cloudy golden hay color with rocky tan head that dissipates into a finger of cover.
Smell: Strong fruity esters with a surprisingly mild yeasty funk. Just a touch of vanilla.
Taste: An exceedingly pleasant combination of peppery, citrus, and vanilla notes. The brettanomyces add an excellent dry complexity. Just awesome.
Mouthfeel: Lively carbonation with a thin and slightly malty body.
Drinkability: Surprisingly sessionable. Doesn’t overpower the senses and the moderate alcohol is barely detectable.

Score (out of 5)
Brian: 4.5
Devon: 4.5

Review

Appearance: Nice color with a golden amber color. There is a creamy head that dissipates quickly into a very light cover.
Smell: Somewhat weak smell with a barely perceptible scent of cider and cranberry. There is a mild ester with a touch of alcoholic heat.
Taste: Excellent sour bite with the dryness of cranberry and spicy but mild pumpkin character. This is a big flavor that should probably not be followed with less flavorful beers.
Mouthfeel: Fairly thin but with pleasant carbonation and a crisp finish. The cranberry adds a very mild cloying quality that isn’t altogether unpleasant.
Drinkability: One pour will do just fine, but a 22 oz. bomber for one person would not be a problem (unless you’re driving).

Score (out of 5)
Brian: 4.0
Devon: 4.0