Sunday, January 13, 2013

Russian River - Damnation (2010)

Inspired pretty much by Duvel and other strong golden ales of Belgium. It is medium-bodied, has a fruity/banana bouquet, and a dry, spicy finish.

In the great beer producing country of Belgium, some brewers have made it a tradition to give their beers an unusual name. Sometimes the name is curious, now and then it is diabolical and other times it is just plain silly. Damnation is our brewmaster’s interpretation of a Belgian style Strong Golden Ale. It has extraordinary aromas of banana and pear with mouth filling flavors of sweet malt and earthy hops. The lingering finish is dry and slightly bitter but very, very smooth.

The ABV is 7.75 and the IBU rating is ??
Style -Belgium Strong Pale Ale
Glass to use- Snifter, Tulip, Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery 375ml Bottle

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

The Pour - Pours a cloudy straw color with a white head. Good lacing.
Aroma - Biscuit, floral. and light fruit
Taste -  Fruity, spice. You can tell that Belgium yeast was used.
Mouth Feel - Medium body and carbonation.  Crisp, dry and smooth.
Drinkable - A lot like the Temptation without the oaked sourness.  No strong bitter after taste.  Worth a try, find a bottle and give it a go.  A very well balanced brew, no "in your face" aroma or taste.  I will have this again.

This beer pair well with cheese and white meat.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A-.
BeerAdvocate Rating =98
Ratebeer Rating =92

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