Pale ale blends sweet flavors
Evan Finkelstein
Issue date: 10/24/08 Section: Arts & Entertainment
The aromas from the beer were extremely sweet, with fruity notes such as grapes, apples, and pears, as well as the sweet yeast used in brewing. Strangely, the nose reminded me of pinot grigio, which was a turnoff. I want a beer, not something that reminds me of wine.
Just as it smelled, there was a clear taste of grapes. Additionally, pears, honey, apples, and chai spices came through and actually blended together to create a simple candy-like taste. As I got deeper into the beer, I found that the carbonation died down. Although the beer was drinkable, the most frustrating part of Delirium Tremens was that at points, the alcohol came through the calm, thin texture. However, it was interesting that when I drank the beer in a different glass, the alcohol did not come through as much. The glass matters; I just wish I could understand the physics behind it. On a positive note, the best part of the beer was how hard it hit. At 9 percent ABV, I was nice and toasty, and the complimenting warming flavors made me feel terrific.
Overall, this was a good beer, but it was definitely built up into something much more special than it really is.
Is there a beer that I need to know about? Want Suds-for-Thought to review it? Send your beer suggestions to entertainment@thetriangle.org with "SUDS" in the subject line.
Just as it smelled, there was a clear taste of grapes. Additionally, pears, honey, apples, and chai spices came through and actually blended together to create a simple candy-like taste. As I got deeper into the beer, I found that the carbonation died down. Although the beer was drinkable, the most frustrating part of Delirium Tremens was that at points, the alcohol came through the calm, thin texture. However, it was interesting that when I drank the beer in a different glass, the alcohol did not come through as much. The glass matters; I just wish I could understand the physics behind it. On a positive note, the best part of the beer was how hard it hit. At 9 percent ABV, I was nice and toasty, and the complimenting warming flavors made me feel terrific.
Overall, this was a good beer, but it was definitely built up into something much more special than it really is.
Is there a beer that I need to know about? Want Suds-for-Thought to review it? Send your beer suggestions to entertainment@thetriangle.org with "SUDS" in the subject line.
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