not quite pushing boundaries

I have a small soft spot for Alhambra in a bottle, better than draft in my opinion.  Although, like so many, the brewery has been absorbed into a much bigger one, there are some interesting things to be found.  A barrel aged lager, for one, kept in rum barrels for a sweet, sweet finish: Barrica de Ron Granadino.

Well, it is a nice ruddy color, almost extra bubbly, keeps only a thin head.  There's a definite whiff of alcoholic barrel.  It also smells a little fruity, but more of a banana or melon than an ale-y citrus.  The rum sweetness comes through, although I find it subdued.  There's a touch of banana in the flavor as well.  It may be the lightness of the lager versus a heavier stout, but the taste is more rum candy flavoring than actual rum.  The beer is not especially heavy by itself - again, lager.  It's a smooth taste, though, no rough edges on it at all.  Nice drinking beer, something a little daring, but not a big surprise.  While pleasant, it's a beer that plays it safe.

Supplier: La Cervecista
Price: €1.90