GREAT DIVIDE SAMURAI ALE

Appearance: This is an amazingly bright golden beer for an ale.  A dense, creamy pure white head of foam, not unlike well whipped egg whites just before they become the basis of a meringue, crowns this brew.

Aroma: Baking bread and new mown hay with a not-quite grapefruit undertone.

Mouth feel: A creamy mouth-feel with a rather full body

Flavor: The tang of the hops is supported by a malt flavor that is a bit too shy.

Finish: The final effect is a smooth soda-cracker flavor followed by a very pleasant sharp citric tang that resembles no fruit, rather a sharpness with a slight grass accent that lasts in a most enjoyable way.

Comments:

This brew was poured at between 45-50F and I was glad I did. The flavors would have been lost if it had been colder. However, on a hot day (later it is going to top 90F/32C here in NYC) like today I would be easily convinced to try this at a much chillier service temperature. I have a feeling the flavors with take the chill and enjoy it rather than get lost.

VITAL STATISTICS:

Alcohol Content:          5.1% abv

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