Imperial Double Vanilla Creamsicle Hill
Southern Grist Brewing Co.

 

 

 

Received from @jdell15. Canned on 9/10/2020. Poured into a pint glass. It pours a bright tangerine color with a thin, eggnog colored head and lacing that dissipated rapidly. It has a strong, pleasing, creamsicle aroma with orange/tangerine, vanilla cream, and just a hint of Brett yeast. The taste opens with much sweetness. The creamsicle smell carries into the flavor with abundant vanilla and orange. The orange tastes bright and fresh. Only at the back end do I taste the sourness of the Brettanomyces but it isn't overwhelming; it nicely balances the sweetness. There is also a hint of malty biscuit at the finisy. It's very refreshing. This ale is is lite and crisp. It has less effervescence than many sours I've experienced and I barely noticed the 7.3% ABV because it drinks so easily. Overall, this is a really fun beer to drink. It would be great at any warm weather, outdoor event.

 

This is very reminiscent of a Good Humor Orange CreamSicle ice-cream bar. Nice orange hue that quickly loses any head or carb bubbles. Smell is spot on Orange Bar. Taste follows the description well. Lots of tart tangerine/blood orange with a wave of vanilla cream that follows. Finishes tart & tangy orange....kinda like orange flavored Emergen-C. Wish there was some carb or something to boost the mouthfeel...very boring to drink. Overall they accomplished what was set out.