Bruegel Amber Ale
This bottle was left in my kegerator in December. I have no idea where it came from but I finally decided it was time to review it. Poured a stubby 11.2oz bottle into my New Belgium globe. When I cracked the cap, I only heard a faint psst sound as the CO2 is released and I'm thinking to myself "Oh crap, its flat". I was pleasantly surprised as I poured it. A nice 3 inch head erupted from the bottle leaving some nice soapy lacing as the beer recedes from my glass. The nose contains a lot of pale malts, a slight hint of apples and just a little butter. No real spiciness. The flavor is dull. Once again, pale malts dominate the profile with just a hint of fruit. Not much more. Just a vague hint of yeast. No much in terms of adding to the flavor profile, more along the line of yeasty biscuits. The mouthfeel is dry and unassuming. Overall, its just kind of meh. While BPA's have their place, its just not a style I really dig. Its a nice beer, but I wouldn't pick it up at a store.