Great Lakes Nosferatu
Reviewed on Friday, September 25, 2009. Fall is here and I am happy. A: 12oz bottle poured into Sam Adams tulip glass. Color is a dark, rusty red. Only a shadow of my hand can be seen on the other side of the glass. Thick, fluffy caramel-colored head sits atop the brew and hangs around for a while. Decent amount of lacing. S: Sweet malts and black cherries. Bit of alcohol as well. T: This is a complex brew. Biscuit malt is the dominant flavor but the hop bitterness can be detected on the back end. Very nice balance. Alcohol is well hidden. M: Mouthfeel is fairly thick. Well suited for the style. Overall, this is a perfect style for the fall season. Warming and comforting on chilly autumn evenings. Not overly sessionable, but that's probably a good thing considering the ABV.