Ol' Red Cease And Desist
On-tap at the Hop House (not the cleanest lines, here goes... ) Deep red, very little foam which receded with speed. No lacing to speak of (gotta be the glassware) Caramelly aroma with a roast malt overtone. Boozy and rich. Pretty sweet-smelling. Upon first taste, nice dessert-like malt sweetness with a touch of caramel, maybe marshmallow. The booze levels are a tad heavy for the abv, but still nice and wooly. The hops are way in the background, but finish drier and spicier. Nice yeast strain, slightly nutty and fruity. Persimmon, cherry, definite brandy-like taste. Good stuff. Love to try a bottle. Slick and wet. Not enough carbonation. But, all in all, above-average. One o'my favorites from the brewers in Erie.