Plowman's Ale
Pours a nice copper amber colour with a large and frothy tan coloured head that leaves rings of lace and settles as a collared film. Nice dark fruit and bread aroma that has a metallic or mineral-like note to it when first poured. Once that wears off, fresh grains and chocolate can be smelled. Also a slight nuttiness and diacetyl after warming. Surprisingly complex in taste. Sweet and toasted malts, chocolate, sweetened raisin, caramel and smokey wood are capped with a solid and bitter floral hop finish. Creamy, bready mouthfeel with a strong earthy note. Fairly heavy mineral and grain characteristics. Dry aftertaste with a hint of caramel. Solid offering from Grand River, which should be no surprise. Also is one of the better red lagers in Ontario and paired well with salty snacks, soft, mild cheese (mozzarella) and deli meats (salami, ham) best.