Take 2. Sam had finals and I was sick so there has been a real lack of anything to say as of late.
First one: Ninkasi's SLEIGH'R - a Dark Double Alt Ale.
As an aside, an alt is an ale that is fermented at lager temperatures; my thinking on this is that because it is a winter ale then it would make perfect sense to brew it at a temperature that you would be able to do anywhere. As for the dark double part, it is a darker and maltier beer, the double part simply means it is a stronger version (perhaps by double the amount of grain as is the case for belgians).
So, the Sleighr:
I think it was a very nice take on the winter ale; very nice flavor upfront, however it has almost no aroma. Big malty flavor upfront with a very subdued aftertaste with a equal mix of winter spice and hops for a very balanced finish. I personally love the approach it takes.
Oh... well I guess that's it actually. Next week we'll tackle a few more, but we were undecided on them. Then figure out the winners.
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