LongShot Old Ale
The second of two bottles in Sam Adam's special mix-pack of beers representing their home-brew competition winners. Dated freshness on the label indicates that for "brewery-fresh taste, enjoy before month notched" (June 2007). Poured into a snifter glass, which require a couple subsequent pours. Visually this is an appealing beer, for it has chestnut-amber color and a light tan head that leaves lacing on the glass's sides. The nose possesses a certain waxiness (think lip balm) while exuding a dark fruit and creamy-butterscotch bouquet. A powdery dryness is presented alongside warming alcohol textures, which together compliment the sweetness from the malts. I find raisin to be the most noticeable flavor, whereas their are light touches of sourish dryness. Overall, a good representation of an old ale.