Seven Mules Kick Ass Ale
So, either I have no taste, or I just started drinking this beer waaaay too cold. I mean, I definitely started drinking it at fridge temperature, but wow, that is some brewing. I didn't know what style it was, and the taste reminded me of Fullers London Pride, so I figured it was an English Pale. As the beer warms, the flavor increases some, but the base stays the same. The beer feels very light and airy with a nice toffee taste dominating, with faint hints of coffee and a dash of sweet apple juice. Its size and strength don't really show and I mean that. If I didn't know better, I would think that I was drinking a 5% abv beer. Quite deadly, really. I am sure I could get a few of my friends into a lot of trouble with this guy. Wow, masterfully brewed. Light and crisp, the alcohol serves only to help dry the beer out. There is no heat to distract from the taste. The hops are muted but present -- if I were to guess, I'd say they used English hops of some variety. The fruity, leathery presence suggests that, but they are very much playing a supporting role to the toffee-malt. Wow. This beer will, as advertised, kick your ass.