Red Rocket Ale
Poured into my Sam Adams glass. From a 22oz. bomber. A - Pours a nice hazy and dark amber with hints of RED. The head is off white and about 1 in. tall. Very dense and retention looks to be great. I must say, the 2 BR beers I've had have great head retention and very sticky lacing. This head stays forever. S - Very earthy and floral hop aroma with some nice pine in there as well. The smell is very appealing. Some caramel malts on the back en of the nose almost crying to be noticed. T - Some malty sweetness upfront that quickly is balanced with very nice hop character and taste and some rye spice as well. Piney and hoppy but well balanced with the sweetness. The dryness and bitterness (resin) of a Hop Rod Rye is not immediately there, but this is expected as with the style. BR beers to me do a good job connecting the different tastes and feels of their beers. Some spiciness is present at the back end as well as a slight dryness as it warms. M - Nice and smooth with perfect carbonation. Medium bodied. D - Refreshing and clean. I could easily have 2 bombers. Very good stuff.