Friday, August 5, 2011

Hair of the Dog - Adam - Batch 81 (2011)

Adam is a recreation of a historic beer-style. Originally made in Dortmunder, Germany, it was the first beer they produced when opened the brewery.  Made with Northwest hops, organic pilsner malt, and a variety of specialty grains. The beer is rich and smokey, with notes of chocolate and dark fruit. Rich in flavor, Adam is best served as a dessert beer. It is great with chocolate or cigars, or just a warm fire and good company.

The ABV is 10.0 and the IBU rating is 50
Style - Old Ale
Glass to use - Snifter, Tulip, Goblet, Chalice, Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery - 12oz Bottle

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

The Pour - Pours a dark brown color (almost black) with a big tan head. Great lacing.
Aroma - Malty, lots of dark chocolate (almost like a chocolate stout) and toffee.
Taste - Chocolate, leather, boozy and a liquorice after taste. 
Mouth Feel - Medium/full carbonation, full body and smooth.
Drinkable - Very nice, a bit too young at this point.  Needs to age a few years and could be saved for up to 10 years.

Goes well with strong and sharp cheese or chocolate.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A-.
BeerAdvocate Rating =A-
Ratebeer Rating = 100

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