Unplugged Enigma
Special thanks to BeerFMAndy for sending me this brew as part of a Wisconsin monster-box trade. You're awesome Andy! A: Pours a clear crimson color, with moderate to low carbonation, and a massive 1.5 inch head that quickly melted away to fuzz. That froth stayed afloat throughout the session. S: New Glarus is right .... this brew defies description ... but I'll try: Very spicy! Cinnamon for sure. Additionally, oak (tons!), cherries, and honey. T: Mild sourness, with a bit of buttery (almost bourbony) character that infuses itself into the fruit (that's probably the oak's contribution). This would be a great Christmas Ale! M: The sourness never even approaches the "pucker factor" range. The spices ride on top of the fruit and sourness in style. D: Complex, complex, complex! This is the most unusual brew I've tasted from New Glarus. Wow, what an amazing brewery!