Friday, June 24, 2011

Dogfish Head - Midas Touch

This recipe is the actual oldest-known fermented beverage in the world! It is an ancient Turkish recipe using the original ingredients from the 2700 year old drinking vessels discovered in the tomb of King Midas. Somewhere between wine & mead; this smooth, sweet, yet dry ale will please the Chardonnay or beer drinker alike.

The ABV is 9.0 and the IBU rating is 12
Style - Spiced Ale
Glass to use- Pint Glass, Tumbler, Mug or Stein
Delivery 12oz Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pours a straw color with a white head. Good lacing.
Aroma - Sweet, hoppy and grassy.
Taste -  Fruity-citrus and and spices. 
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation and body, crisp.Finishes with a warm burn from the alcohol.
Drinkable - A different brew indeed. DFH has been resurrecting many ancient beer recipes, this was the first one.

This beer pairs well with white meats.

This beer gets a Duper rating of B+.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B
Ratebeer Rating =93

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