Just finished Beermas, with practically no time to rest! Fortunately, I was gifted some interesting brews to start the new year with, not exactly exclusive, but hard to come by where I am. We start off with an amber ale, Sahale Ale Works' 1896.
Visually, there's some similarity to my normal evening Voll Damm, with an orangey light brown color, although perhaps with a slightly darker beige to the head. It also has a similar aroma, deep and toasty, but not smoky or with the slightest hint of burning. It feels like there's a little fruit, some fall apple, just trying to claw it's way out, but that might just be on my head. Flavorwise, I also feel like it belongs with Voll Damm, having a little more sweet than bitter, and a little more fullness to it than a typical blond ale. It's one of those that isn't actually heavy, but you definitely feel like you're consuming something. It's no watery vapor that goes down your throat without you even noticing. That said, it's not hard at all to drink. It develops a certain complexity as time goes on, bringing out some sour notes as well. It tickles the back of the tongue a little and gives you a champagne kind of rub, but doesn't overwhelm or overstay its welcome.
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