Big Horn Bock
Five Seasons Prado

A delicious bock whose dark red-brown color is exceptionally inviting. The smell is not strong, but I don't have an exceptional sniffer. Flavor is strong and hoppy, but not too bitter, with a little nutty undertone. This beer is smooth and tingly, and definitely worth more than a few sips. If ever you are in Atlanta during the spring and this is on tap, do ask for it!

Sampled on 2/21/04, before the Great Atlanta Pub Crawl. Appearance is a clear, deep red mahogany brown with an enormous beige head that leaves patchy froth lacing all over the glass. Bigtime malty aroma of caramel and toffee, with a definite fruity hops note that seems like pears. Mouthfeel is ample carbonation and somewhat creamy. Caramel and cocoa dominate the initial taste. Floral and peppery hops come on strong as this warms in the glass. Caramel malt taste is aromatic all the way through. Finishes with a dry, Hallertau hoppiness. Very well balanced, overall, and a finely crafted brew that is highly drinkable. I could have enjoyed several of these.

Quite possibly the best thing I had here this time around. Nice black but far from opaque body (red hues). Large frothy head is just a little darker than off-white. Nice chewy malt leans heavily toward the chocolate end of the spectrum. Tasty but surprisingly drinkable beer.