Dark Corner (Red Cap)
Dark Corner is back. Shout out to the Copper Vine for stocking this one. Did a side-by-side of both versions for another Michigan NBS. Bottle poured into a Lion tulip. A- A normal pour left a 1-finger, tan head (a little lighter than the black cap) that dropped to a film. The murky, brown body had very light carbonation peeking through. The sticky spots were really good and more ring-like. S- Rich and fruity at first. Fresh berries kind of melded into more of dark, stewed stone fruits with some warmth. Warmth also brought more of a brown sugar aroma. Tobacco-like hopping. Hops along with a smooth, leathery quality make me want to retire to the study and crack open a first edition. T- Malty goodness. At first, brown sugar and more fruitiness as the aroma suggests. Hops came through in the finish with a tobacco-like burst. Rich and flavorful with little trace of any ABV. The finish became maltier with warmth. Really rustic and inviting. M- Light carbonation verging on a little flat at first. A little warmth seems to improve the feel. Very well hidden ABV. O- A good drinker. It's a little more nuanced than the Black Cap. Seems more sophisticate in a way, while still very similar. A really good sipper. Seems to fit this gloomy, spring day.