Sunday, February 9, 2014

Elysian Men's Room

So I took a picture of Elysian Men's Room before I imbibed.  Unfortunately, it seems to have gotten corrupted somewhere between my phone and my laptop, so I'm supplying a post-enjoyment pic instead:

Vittles:
American Amber Ale (Red Ale)
5.6% abv
33 IBU

Score:
Appearance: 8/10
Aroma: 21/25
Taste: 34/40
Mouthfeel: 8/10
Style: 5/5
Drinkability: 8/10
Overall: 84/100

Impression:
It poured a clear golden-amber color with a thin white head.  The head had very little linger to it, but it left decent lacing as it went.  Cascade hops character comes through on the nose, along with some biscuit/cracker, floral, and earthy notes.  The taste is fruity, mainly grapefruit/citrus, but it's well-paired to the malt bill.  The caramel-sweetness offsets the bitterness of the hops, allowing more subtle spicy/peppery notes to come through.  Smooth and medium-bodied, this beer finishes somewhat dry and fairly refreshing.  It's not going to knock your socks off, but it is a solid beer nonetheless.

Cheers!

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