malvrich
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Morning Train from Birdsong Brewing Company was the one that did it!
2 months ago
A: Black with a lasting pillow of dark tan foam.
S: Hints of coffee, bitter chocolate and roasted grains.
T: Follows the nose but with a hit of oats and balancing sweetness.
M: Light carbonation and smooth texture from the oats. Light and thin.
O: Light and approachable. Smooth, Easy drinking stout. Pretty good.
malvrich
updated a beer:
Morning Train
brewed by Birdsong Brewing Company
2 months ago
A: Mostly clear turbulent pale gold with a short but thick white head. Short retention to a lasting pad and ring.
S: Floral notes and underripe citrus. Lemon or grapefruit pith and sweet bread.
T: Bitter and pithy with mainly lemon lime citrus ending with pungent herbs.
M: Light to average carbonation, resinous feel and somehow heavier than expected body.
O: Tasty and actually quite similar to the original but I'd like to find a fresher can.
malvrich
added a new beer
Hop Drop Light
by
NoDa Brewing Company
3 months ago
A: Clear pale gold with little head or lace save a lasting ring.
S: Floral and lemon lime citrus aroma with a bit of wood.
T: Contrary to the description I find it pretty bitter and heavy on citrus pith and pulp; again mainly lemon lime with a woody malt hit joining.
M: Light and crisp with prickly carbonation and a bit of an oily feel.
O: Nice to see a new session ale and this one is pretty good.
malvrich
added a new beer
Easy Float
by
French Broad River Brewery
3 months ago
A: Clear dark mahogany with a tall, long lasting tan head and thick lace.
S: Mild coffee with autumn leaves, caramel and light herbs.
T: Much more pronounced coffee. Rich and bitter with little caramel sweetness. A bit dry at the end.
M: Medium light with ample soft carbonation and a smooth oatsy mouthfeel.
O: Simple but good flavor and nice texture. Nice.
A: Clear dark brown with a short beige head. Good retention and sheet lace.
S: Light hints of chocolate, molasses and caramel. Quite sweet.
T: Dry and lightly bitter with earthy and leafy hop notes. A bit of cocoa powder. Very low sweetness.
M: Light and crisply carbonated with a pretty clean dry finish.
O: Tasty though light and crisp enough to pass for an amber. Not bad.
A: Tall frothy head atop a clear hay yellow body. End of glass retention and thick patches of lace.
S: Very floral with hints of citrus, honeysuckle and bread dough.
T: Moderately bitter with pronounced lemon pulp and citrus pith. Light pine and woody notes at the end.
M: Light body, average carbonation and lightly resinous finish.
O: Simple but lovely! I'll be stocking up on this one while it's around.