Four Horsemen Ale
Another fine extra I received in a recent trade. Decided to open this one up the other night and check it out. Served cold and poured into a pint glass, this one was consumed on 03/26/2010. The pour was decent enough with a nice caramel colored amber that had a decent amount of thickness to it. Showing off some ruby highlights around the sides and bottom of the glass. Nice tight head forms quickly but faded just as fast as it works its way down the sides of the glass. Aroma is loaded with caramel malts and hints of light grains. Warming brings out a bit of sweetness to it that is followed nicely by a touch of light bittering hops. Nothing crazy here though as it mellows out pretty nicely. Fuller body then I would have thought given the style, but with the ample carbonation I really think it works for it. Smooth, easy, semi sweet finish does it nicely as the last taste was a long and drawn out caramel and bready flavor that left you looking for just that bit more. Overall pretty solid. Nothing really crazy at all just a nice solid and well rounded ale. I would have no issue with putting down more then one of these.