SiriusBlack
Always make it look easy...
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- Nov 17, 2007
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I am a complete beer newbie and decided to test the waters a little bit into this new word. I have tried Lambic Kriek and some other mild stuff but nothing too exotic. Last night I had the opportunity to have dinner with my boss and some co-workers at a restaurant called the Drafting Room her in PA. So I asked the waitor for a recommendation as he seemed pretty knowledgeable. Among others he recommend Ten Fidy. He characterized it as "like no beer you have ever tasted".
Appearance
This beer had a beautiful dark chocolate look. I think others have characterized it as the look of used motor oil. That doesn't sound very appealing so I'll say more like a really dark cup of coffee or mocha.
Nose
The beer had a really great smell to it. You could literally smell hints of caramel, coco or chocolate and coffee.
Taste
I found the taste really complex. It reminded me of Guinness Stout (that was my only frame of reference since I don't have a lot of experience). However it was much much smoother than Guinness and had way more hidden flavor notes that popped out with each taste. It was a "big" and hearty beer in terms of taste. It definitely was different than anything I had every tasted before and very enjoyable.
Things I would do differently
First I would eat a hearty meal with the beer. The flavors were just to over powering for the pasta and tomato dish that I order. Also based on some other reviews, apparently this beer falls into what I learned is the Imperial Stout category. So I probably should have let it warm up a little before starting to drink.
I think I may have the bug for beer now and interesting in learning (and drinking more). I just have to find some good supplier here in PA.
Appearance
This beer had a beautiful dark chocolate look. I think others have characterized it as the look of used motor oil. That doesn't sound very appealing so I'll say more like a really dark cup of coffee or mocha.
Nose
The beer had a really great smell to it. You could literally smell hints of caramel, coco or chocolate and coffee.
Taste
I found the taste really complex. It reminded me of Guinness Stout (that was my only frame of reference since I don't have a lot of experience). However it was much much smoother than Guinness and had way more hidden flavor notes that popped out with each taste. It was a "big" and hearty beer in terms of taste. It definitely was different than anything I had every tasted before and very enjoyable.
Things I would do differently
First I would eat a hearty meal with the beer. The flavors were just to over powering for the pasta and tomato dish that I order. Also based on some other reviews, apparently this beer falls into what I learned is the Imperial Stout category. So I probably should have let it warm up a little before starting to drink.
I think I may have the bug for beer now and interesting in learning (and drinking more). I just have to find some good supplier here in PA.
