Die Uralte Morla
Casita Brewing Company

 

 

 

 

 

A: Pours a relatively clear medium to dark golden yellow in color with moderate to heavy amounts of fine active visible carbonation rising quickly from the bottom of the glass and faint bright yellow + burnt orange colored highlights. The beer has a three finger tall dense sudsy foamy off-white head that slowly reduces to a large patch of thin film covering the entire surface of the beer and a thick ring at the edges of the glass. Significant amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Slightly stronger than moderate aromas of bready + biscuit malts with a light aroma of toasted + caramel malts and a hint of caramel sweetness. That is followed by light aromas of spicy + herbal + earthy hops with a hint of citrus/grapefruit pith hops.

T: Upfront there are slightly stronger than moderate flavors of bready + biscuit malts with a light aroma of toasted + caramel malts and a hint of caramel sweetness. That is followed by light flavors of spicy + herbal + earthy hops with a hint of citrus/grapefruit pith hops which impart a light amount of lingering bitterness.

M: Slightly heavier than medium bodied with moderate to heavy amounts of carbonation. Slightly crisp upfront with a hint of dryness in the finish.

O: Easy to drink with well hidden alcohol. Very enjoyable and a nice example of the style - not too many US brewers are making these which is kind of disappointing as I had forgotten how much I enjoy a well constructed one. Definitely could have this one again.