Russell House Viper
High & Mighty Beer Co in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States 🇺🇸
Brewed at/by: Paper City BreweryPale Ale - American Style / APA Regular Out of Production
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Score
6.87
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Hoppy pale ale aged on Sailor Jerry Rum staves. Brewed for Russell House Tavern, Cambridge, MA.
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7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
I hope I got all the info correct...had it on draught at, surprise, Russell House on 3/23/14
Very minimally hazed soft amber-golden beer with a small white head showing moderate retention.
Hops in the nose provide some lightly fruity and grassy notes, while there is a bit of candied sweetness, must be the malt and rum interplay. Thankfully, the wood/rum character is very minimal and tastefully done. Vanilla and honey malts continue to balance the fruity, mildly citric hoppiness. No alcohol or flaws.
Crisp up front, with a strong carbonation and medium body, the rum adds light white pepper and hints of butter and honey to the beer, tempering the brightness of the overall picture, but certainly adding some depth and giving it almost an English feel. Soft wood tannins and fruity hops never get aggressive and the beer goes down easily and flavorfully. Very interesting. Would certainly not have thought to combine spiced rum staves with a hoppy pale ale but it works just fine.
Very minimally hazed soft amber-golden beer with a small white head showing moderate retention.
Hops in the nose provide some lightly fruity and grassy notes, while there is a bit of candied sweetness, must be the malt and rum interplay. Thankfully, the wood/rum character is very minimal and tastefully done. Vanilla and honey malts continue to balance the fruity, mildly citric hoppiness. No alcohol or flaws.
Crisp up front, with a strong carbonation and medium body, the rum adds light white pepper and hints of butter and honey to the beer, tempering the brightness of the overall picture, but certainly adding some depth and giving it almost an English feel. Soft wood tannins and fruity hops never get aggressive and the beer goes down easily and flavorfully. Very interesting. Would certainly not have thought to combine spiced rum staves with a hoppy pale ale but it works just fine.
Tried
from Can
on 04 Apr 2014
at 14:00