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08-11-2023, 09:11
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https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Y6tL8i9TsWqiQ9j6Z4mQ98D1I3YiZtkkcc-HPYn2dzVqRCgKHwfqIL6hSwPc525HTFWszMhSL7NDm73O75ayq fuVw4jLd6KNoHnjnaUWSs9qjplTunYrKoDtoxFdYiyDbzKkOxT 2vziL5Z2Hn7Po-TaKysgQ8qgNetbWdXZxz-Xyu_6GXR3BwQ/s320/rascals_phoenix_dark_ale.jpg (https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Y6tL8i9TsWqiQ9j6Z4mQ98D1I3YiZtkkcc-HPYn2dzVqRCgKHwfqIL6hSwPc525HTFWszMhSL7NDm73O75ayq fuVw4jLd6KNoHnjnaUWSs9qjplTunYrKoDtoxFdYiyDbzKkOxT 2vziL5Z2Hn7Po-TaKysgQ8qgNetbWdXZxz-Xyu_6GXR3BwQ/s2670/rascals_phoenix_dark_ale.jpg)Rascals has branded The Phoenix Dark an "autumnal ale", though it was October by the time they canned it and I suspect it may be around a little while longer. No matter. I'm theorising it'll be fine for winter drinking.
It's certainly dark enough, a deep shade of brown that's very nearly black, with the pillowy head of a stout. There's not much of an aroma, just a little roast and caramel. It's cold-fermented, according to the label, and I get schwarzbier vibes early on. The texture is rounded and quite creamy, which puts us back in ale territory. We're promised subtle smoke, but it's too subtle for me. Instead, schwarzbier's liquorice features next to treacle bread and dark chocolate, all very integrated into a single piece, in a very lagery way.
Never a subscriber to seasonal drinking at the best of times, I think this one would work well year round. It does draw well on the positive aspects of both dark lager and dark ale, though at only 5.3% ABV lacks any real warming effect. When you don't have time to drink both a porter and a schwarzbier it could be a real time-saver.
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https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Y6tL8i9TsWqiQ9j6Z4mQ98D1I3YiZtkkcc-HPYn2dzVqRCgKHwfqIL6hSwPc525HTFWszMhSL7NDm73O75ayq fuVw4jLd6KNoHnjnaUWSs9qjplTunYrKoDtoxFdYiyDbzKkOxT 2vziL5Z2Hn7Po-TaKysgQ8qgNetbWdXZxz-Xyu_6GXR3BwQ/s320/rascals_phoenix_dark_ale.jpg (https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Y6tL8i9TsWqiQ9j6Z4mQ98D1I3YiZtkkcc-HPYn2dzVqRCgKHwfqIL6hSwPc525HTFWszMhSL7NDm73O75ayq fuVw4jLd6KNoHnjnaUWSs9qjplTunYrKoDtoxFdYiyDbzKkOxT 2vziL5Z2Hn7Po-TaKysgQ8qgNetbWdXZxz-Xyu_6GXR3BwQ/s2670/rascals_phoenix_dark_ale.jpg)Rascals has branded The Phoenix Dark an "autumnal ale", though it was October by the time they canned it and I suspect it may be around a little while longer. No matter. I'm theorising it'll be fine for winter drinking.
It's certainly dark enough, a deep shade of brown that's very nearly black, with the pillowy head of a stout. There's not much of an aroma, just a little roast and caramel. It's cold-fermented, according to the label, and I get schwarzbier vibes early on. The texture is rounded and quite creamy, which puts us back in ale territory. We're promised subtle smoke, but it's too subtle for me. Instead, schwarzbier's liquorice features next to treacle bread and dark chocolate, all very integrated into a single piece, in a very lagery way.
Never a subscriber to seasonal drinking at the best of times, I think this one would work well year round. It does draw well on the positive aspects of both dark lager and dark ale, though at only 5.3% ABV lacks any real warming effect. When you don't have time to drink both a porter and a schwarzbier it could be a real time-saver.
More... (https://thebeernut.blogspot.com/2023/11/wintercore.html)