Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Like A Motorcyc-ale

I recently had the pleasure of enjoying this rather unique brew from the (I think) up and coming Tidehouse Brewing in Halifax NS.   It is ostensibly billed as a Cascadian/Black IPA but don't let the style category fool you, this beer has lots going on.

It is listed as only 5.5% but they packed a good bit of complexity into that lower alcohol figure.  It pouirs dark and creamy with a decent head.  Initial taste in dank and earthiness but stick with it and the roastiness of the malt comes through nicely with some nice subtle hoppiness on the finish and just the slightest hint of bitterness.  Overall profile is an interesting one of a roast forward well hopped black ale. Kind of finds a happy middle ground between a hoppy Porter and India Black Ale.

I would highly recommend this!!!

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