I think that Flying Dog thought they could make a beer by scattering Hunter S Thompson's ashes into a dark, hopy mixture. They were right. It has subtle flavors of chocolate and coffee, while not being too thick or too abrasive in taste. There is a prominent bitterness, but it goes down clean and leaves a pleasant aftertaste. The alcohol content of this beer is high (9.2%), so you have to shell out the extra cash. If you are in Tennessee, like I am, then you have to go to a liquor store to get this. I got this as part of a sampler, so I will be updating each day on the next beer.
If you are a fan of porters, I recommend it. If you are into refreshing American-style beers, I would pass.
Chocolate and coffee, huh? A beer I could potentially like?
ReplyDeleteP.S. I'm glad you've been updating your blog, it's an enjoyable read.