Old Man (Winter Ale)
Creamy off white head that fades after a few moments to an intact sheet. Thin and spotted lacing with good strength. Deep, glowing oak in color. Bright citrus: lemon and orange peel hop aromatics. Semi-sweet vanilla and toffee. Hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Semi-sweet, light toffee malt character. An underlying tone of Cascade hops; lemon, orange, pear. Touches of caramel spiced with nutmeg and amaretto. The finish is dry and musty with flavors of a bittered vanilla. The aftertaste is a powdered nutmeg and cinnamon. Medium bodied; powdery at times on the palate, but mostly mellow. A nice spicy quality that gives the palate a kick as well. An interesting ale; creamy, spicy, and touch of hops. Worth a try; especially compared to the average 'boring' winter warmers out there.