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Branch & Bone Artisan Ales

 

16 ounce can, canned on 01/22/24, thanks to Brutaltruth for this can! Served in a nonic pint glass, the beer pours a somewhat clear dark gold color with about an inch off-white head. Head retention and lacing are both decent enough. I like the aroma the brew smells mostly like coffee, along with some vanilla, bready malt and honey. Taste is pretty much just like the aroma to me, I think the coffee flavor stands out, and there's some honey, bready malt and a bit of herbalness noticeable. Mouthfeel/body is medium, it's smooth and easy enough to drink with a moderate amount of carbonation. I thought this was a good overall coffee blonde ale, definitely worth picking up if you're into this style of beer!

Tasted from a 16 oz can poured into a red wine glass. Very light gold color with a faint haze and basically no head. Intriguing nose is strong on coffee, but there is a nutty (hazelnut?) note that softens the impression and prevents it from smelling harsh. The flavors are a smooth blend of soft coffee and crisp, bread-like malt, with grassy hops at a low level. Medium body with a dry finish and low carbonation. Hops bitterness at a medium level. Alcohol is noticeable, but not intrusive. Overall, this was a delicious-smelling and subtly complex beer. The only real negative was the lack of head in the canned samples I tried.

From the 16 oz can in a snifter. This solid little ale pours a
nice clear amber tinged golden with a nice head of white
foam that settles to a thin ring, thin dusty layer, and sports
some excellent lacing. Nose of rich coffee, honey, and light
herbal notes dashed with light breaded notes. Flavors hit
the note with honey sweet malt, rich coffee, subtle vanilla,
and light herbal notes. Mouth feel is medium, medium light
effervescent carbonation, smooth, and finishing moderately
dry and lightly sweet with a nice dose of coffee.

Overall, a very nice blonde hybrid!

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