Old Man (Winter Ale)
Served in a snifter, the Old Man is deep amber with a light tan cap of head which leaves delicate lines of lace behind. It smells of strong piney hops with hints of lemon and flowers. Light to medium body with a lively carbonation, the flavors start spicy and grow into a strong piney flavor that mellows into a pleasant bitter finish; almost no malt characteristics. This is the first time I've rated this beer, but I tried it at the brewery over the summer. They had tapped a keg after letting it age six months. The hops had mellowed out and it was a completely different beer; complex and balanced. The Old Man is truly better with age, but as a youngster, it's still pretty tasty.