BEER OF THE WEEK - 60 WINKS
60 Winks Ale from Magic Hat Brewing Company, South Burlington, VT (USA)
Appearance: A bright orange-copper brew topped with a good thick, rocky head that lasted and laced just right.
Aroma: First was a "fresh cut hedges" floral accent joined by an undercurrent of newly milled malt.
Flavor: Up-front hops don't have the expected grapefruit tang. The combination of hops brings more of a new mown hay character that then develops a more grassy impression.
Mouth feel: Medium
Finish: Very refreshing on aspiration. The final sensation is of a polite debate between the malt and hops.
ABV: 5.8%
Comments: At 50F, the traditional pint glass allowed the aromatics to show off and the color and head to show off. The flavors would be a refreshing treat to be enjoyed on a warm spring afternoon while sitting at an outdoor café on a pleasant side-street of a historic section of a city known for its attractive pedestrian traffic.
Or on a rainy afternoon in a beer bar in Brattleboro (it rhymes).
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Until next Friday...
Cheers!
Peter LaFrance
