Bella Luna Best Bitter
The Lunar Brewing Co. just put this one back up the last time I stopped in and I'm glad that they did. The appearance is that of a rusty, amber color with a 1-2 finger head depending on your pour. The head is off-white and dissaptes kinda quickly though the lacing, like the rings on a tree, tell the tale of this pint down to the end. The interesting mixture of fuggle hops and sea-saltiness invade the nostrils and is similar to some lighter, darker Belgium ales. The smell brings to mind dark green vegetables mixed with Irish soda bread if you can figure that one out. Also a saltiness pervades like that of a Thai Plum Soda. Gone is the previous sweetness, up with the saltiness. Tastes like a Dragon Roll Maki which to the distinguished palate isn't too bad. The Fuggel and Goldin hops are quite apparent as they make up the foundation of this beer's taste. The finish is interesting with hints of dried cinnamon powder and nutmeg. I picked up a growler of this stuff and the carbonation was still quite intact when I got it home, remaining crisp and snappy. The texture is the same as most medium ales and is pleasantly full-bodied. The next time I head out to Lunar I will definetly raise a few pints of their ESB and I highly recommend it if you've never tried one of their brews before. Delicious.