Maker: Atwater Block, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Style: Imperial Amber Ale
ABV: 7.5%
Appearance: Cloudy burnt orange with an insanely foamy head that took the better part of a half hour to go down enough to be drinkable. Don’t believe me? The picture below is the beer fifteen minutes after being poured into a frosty mug. Still hadn’t poured the whole bottle in. Open and pour over a sink
Nose: Malty and fruity. Strawberry licorice candy, mango, papaya.
On the palate: Medium bodied. Nice interchange of fruity, malty and bitter.
Finish: Like most of my ex-girlfriends: pleasantly thick and sweet, with a hint of bitterness.
Parting words: Aside from the weird head behavior, this is a very nice beer. In spite of its imperialness it is food friendly and easy to drink. It comes in four packs for $9-$10, but considering the high alcohol content, it’s not that big of a deal. This one might even respond well to bottle aging of a few months. A nice pour. Double Down Imperial Amber Ale is recommended.
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