tasting #005 bad bad brown
Appearance: Extremely pleased how the body looks; dark amber that’s more than adequately clear for homebrew. My only regret is that the head – although colored and ’structured’ well – doesn’t last long due to being undercarbonated.
Aroma: A strong fruity and estery nose. Complex clove-like spice (I’ve noticed this is characteristic of the Irish Ale yeast I used since also using it for my Solanka Stout) and slightly roasty/brown malts. Possibly a hint of yeast-like character in the background?
Taste: Brown/darker sugars with fruit and complex spices, reminiscent of a dubbel. Again, undercarbonated but acceptable. The hoppy spice of Northern Brewer team up with a crisp alcohol bite for a unique flavor (not what I was aiming for, but I am surprised and pleased). Mild, clean bitterness.
Overall: Fermented too hot + lessons were learned + not a big fan of Irish Ale yeast, but my beer still turned out great! RDWHAHB!
