Shark Attack Double Red Ale
Got this at De Bierkoning in Amsterdam. From a bomber into a snifter. APPEARANCE: Pours a nice compact two finger thicker looking off-white / beige head with good retention. Medium carbonation evident in the form of tiny bubbles. Partially clear and deep maroon or sangria red in color. Head slowly fades to a nice film and leaves some immediate lacing. Splotchy wisp and a thick ring remains, leaving some nice lacing down the glass. Looks great. SMELL: Huge bold nose jumps out of the glass. Toasted and pale malts, as well as lots of caramel and sweet toffee. A bit of piney hops and floral touches as well. Light notes of red berries in the back too. Very nice. TASTE: Toasted and pale malts with caramel and toffee sweetness up front. Floral hops and citrus notes follow, as well as some spicy alcohol. Ends with some bitterness and citrus grapefruit notes too. Bold and long lasting aftertaste is full of plenty bitter citrus and piney hops. Very enjoyable and tells a good story from a malty beginning to a hoppy end. PALATE: Medium-full body, nice and creamy smooth on the palate, goes down smooth with a bit of an alcohol bite at the end and finishes slightly sticky on the palate. OVERALL: This is definitely a great brew. A well balanced red that tells a story. Port makes some fantastic stuff, and this is another stellar one from these guys. Will be getting more of this one.