By George, my fine brewery, you've done it again! You've made a previously unobtainable brew available here in Ohio. This was part of their Brewhouse Rarities series last year, available only in kegs and only around Maryland, DC and Virginia. I'm glad that this has found it's way to Columbus, and into our home (to be added to my Flying Dog bottle collection). Irish style red brewed with four-leaf clovers.
Pours a reddish amber color with an off white head that sticks around for a bit. The aroma is...green. Like leaves sort of green. There's also caramel and toffee notes in the aroma. The first taste is interesting. It's a bit earthy toward the front, floral in the middle, with light roast and caramel tastes toward the back. Medium mouthfeel that finishes smooth and makes you linger for more. There's a caramel taste that lightly lingers, but is not persistent or annoying.
This would have to definitely have to be my favorite Irish Red thus far (as previously noted, not a huge fan of the style), not for the fact that it's from my favorite brewery, more of the fact that this is fanfuckingtastic.
4.3/5
-Nathan
By saying "By George," I'm sure he's referring to George Stranahan, the founder of Flying Dog. I don't have a lot to add to Nathan's assessment... I get some grassy tones in the aroma, and they reappear about the middle of the taste. I pick up more earthy tones on the backside, and maybe almost some burnt sugar, despite this being an exceptionally dry beer. I have had a couple of red ales that I have really enjoyed, but I think this nails the style, and the clovers are a festive touch. I think what may be the brilliant perfection of this beer would be to barrel-age it in Stranahan Whiskey barrels (oh yes, the very same George Stranahan has left the beer brewing world to bring us fine whiskey). Or Bushmill's. Damn, now I want some good Irish whiskey.
4.1/5 caps
-Jennie
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