spirit animal

My first exposure to Smuttynose was actually in a bar around Halloween; they had a pumpkin ale I just had to try.  It was more of a pumpkin pie ale, to be honest, a little sweet 'n' spicy for my normal beer consumption, but an interesting seasonal thing.  The faded quality of the label on Really Old Brown Dog Ale probably made me think it would be a little more laid back than that pumpkin ale.  Also, for some reason changing seasons really wears you out, and you want to just curl up in a chair like that dog.

Just five more minutes, ok?

Just a little sweetness, something sort of Thanksgiving-y.  Maybe the power of suggestion?  There's a fruity/honey taste, with an interesting bitter sting leading the way and disappearing almost instantly.  There's a hint of cinnamon riding on top too.  It's a nice, light example of brown ale, in terms of taste and also the color.  While definitely brown, it's not earth colored, and rather translucent.  I'm used to brown ales being a little heavier, either in fruitiness or bitterness, but this one is practically summery. 

Supplier: La Buena Cerveza
Price: €4.37