Shaggy Blue Rug-Haw River Farmhouse Ales and a fun little collaboration with our buds at Wise Man Brewing
Two locals=double credit!!
Credit-Tripping William; wonderful selection; many, many thanks
Style-"Finnish style 'c*rolina' sahti; Nordic farmhouse ale (see yesterday's link to read about what a sahti is)
Format-half quart alloy container
Appearance-murky iced tea; moderate and thick off white head
Nose-sweet tea and a Belgian dubbel
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-oh, my; half sweet/unsweet tea, raisins, dates, figs, brown sugar, gin/juniper; wood (not barrel aged), earth/dirt (a strange compliment)
Adjuncts-juniper x3: smoked malt, water, berries and branches
IBU-18
ABV-7.8%
Overall impression-very intriguing and highly successful endeavor; quite flavorful, perhaps a "cocktail" of a Belgian dubbel, southern tea and a splash of gin
Ymm, Beer rating-easy cat 3; I'm very open to beer adventures/challenges and this one was quite a gem
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