Atwater Voodoovator
Upon opening, the neck begins to fill with foam. I generally have cause for concern when that happens, for reasons of either over-carbonation or infection. We'll see. Appearance - pours a dark reddish caramel into the glass, probably three fingers of foam. I had to wait a bit to get the rest of the beer into the Sam Adams glass. Held up to light, there is nothing short of a whirlwind of action in the bottom of the glass. The churning of bubbles is eye-opening. I'll definitely let this one breathe a bit, but it's quite interesting to behold. Aroma - I can smell the sweetness of caramel malts and some toastiness. Taste - as expected, sweet and roasty malts to start. For a 9.5% brew, it's extremely well-hidden. It's not overly complex, more roastiness on the swallow, a pretty straightforward finish, though at times I taste a fleeting anise-like flavor. Mouthfeel - smooth and coating as a doppelbock should be. Well done. Drinkability - though my exposure to Atwater has been limited, this is my favorite so far.