noble birds

Vulturis beer does not let a lot of information come off of its webpage, but they're more or less local.  Surely they'll show up at a beer fair sometime.  Some might be taken aback by the bird they use, but they're really magnificent in flight, and necessary components of the ecosystem besides.  I'm quite sure it isn't meant to encourage beer scavenging.  Tasting a little is one thing, but get your own damn drink to enjoy it fully!

There's a slightly sweet odor when the cap comes off, but nothing too powerful.  I was expecting a little more citrus from an ale, but I should keep in mind it's amber.  It has a toasty color in the glass, and there is a little whiff of citrus once it gets free of the bottle.  The head isn't overly abundant, but has a nice, clean color.  The taste is pithy, a tussle between bitter and sweet, like an orange with a lot of white clinging to it.  There is a little sediment from the in-bottle fermentation that trickles out at the end, which we are recommended to not consume, and the second glass is much cloudier than the first if you don't empty the bottle the first pour.  In spite of a small change in appearance, the taste remains the same, bright and refreshing, smooth and perfectly drinkable on a spring evening.  It's not especially strong or demanding, so snacks would not be out of the question, but this amber ale is perfectly fine on its own as a day-ender for somebody with a beery sweet tooth.

Supplier:  Birra y Paz
Price: €2.80