The American Black Ale is a style that has slowly but surely grown on me, and SN is a bastion of consistency, so needless to say, I greatly anticipated this one.
A very promising thick and dark tan head tops out quickly at the rim of the pint glass, making a waste a time sitting still before turning rocky and slowly crumbling while leaving a fluffy quilt of covering and a prominent lace.
Complex and invigorating aroma consists of malts, a bit of green tea leaves, burnt sugar and distant hops. Thick, malty and syrupy taste up front with an quick infusion of oily hops and a nice hit of caramel with more burnt sugar working into the fold after a couple of sips.
Striking but not too hot down the throat with a creamy middle that keeps things from going completely wild-fire on your ass, but just enough to keep the belly warm. Sticky and somewhat airy. This beer being well carbonated goes without saying.
Anxiously awaiting my next American Black Ale excursion, and already missing beer camp.
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