when you think about beer as much as we do…
Last night, I enjoyed Boulevard Brewing’s Seeyoulator Doppelbock, which is part of the Smokestack Series. It is a bottle conditioned doppelbock lager, and has been aged on cedar.
Upon tasting, it had a sweet, malty flavor. With the finish, there was a hint of spice. According to Boulevard, this is due to the cedar aging. After trying it, it is now one of my favorite releases in the Smokestack Series.
Have you tried Seeyoulator? What did you think?
Over the weekend I had the chance to sample the 21st Amendment Ale by Court Avenue Brewing Company (CABCO). This ale is a rye pale ale, aged in Templeton Rye whiskey barrels.
Right off the bat, the 21st Amendment Ale smells of caramel and a bit like whiskey. The taste has less bitterness than I would expect from a rye pale ale, but since it has been aging in whiskey barrels for a while, it’s not surprising because hop bitterness decreases over time. It has a slight whiskey flavor, and because of the rye, has a nice, crisp finish. The aftertaste leaves a bit of a sweet, whiskey-like flavor, but not so much that you think you are drinking straight-up whiskey.
It was a very flavorful ale that was perfect for my after-dinner drink.
Let me know if you’ve had CABCO’s 21st Amendment Ale, and what you thought.