Tunnel Vision
New Albanian Brewing Company - Pizzeria and Public House

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not sure how old this is, seems a little long in the tooth though.

Pours a dark reddish copper brown, too dark to see through. Initial two finger head of tan foam, thin layer on the surface after a few minutes.

Aromas of stale bread and dried fruit, seems a little oxidized at this point. Belgian yeast is present, and a large amount of malt.

Tastes like an aged barleywine brewed with Belgian yeast. Slightly astringent, raisin and grape notes, kinda rough going down. Big malt breadiness, grape jelly on whole wheat or multigrain bread. Not overly sweet, but a chore to drink. Might try on tap to compare, but will likely avoid bottles in the future.

Thanks to Howard for this one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Served in a tulip glass)

A- This beer pours a dense glowing caramel-brown body with a creamy light tan head that last and last, sticking to the glass in register marks with each sip. A wall of microbubbles pop to the surface.

S- The slightly dry rich caramel malt blends with a Belgian yeast ester that is almost spicy and a dry white cheese rind note finishes the aroma.

T- the rich slightly dry fresh toasted malt flavor has some softer sweetness with raw honey flavors and a rich caramel finish. There is a yeasty ester of dried fruit in the finish with a gentle sweetness that lingers.

M- The medium-full mouthfeel has a creamy texture and a gentle alcohol heat and gentle fizz in the finish.

O- This beer has great fresh flavors with nice barleywine characters and nice Belgian strong dark ale characters from the yeast. This beer was big and complex but very drinkable.