Stillwater Añejo

Beer--


"Harvest Hammer" Spring 2007 (12oz, 7.5%ABV)
Stillwater Brewing Co. (Eldersburg, MD, USA)

On the pour, the ale forms a thick meringue-like head over a hazy peach-colored body. It has a strong aroma of yeast, fruit and dark honey with some hop notes. Round mouthfeel gives way to a gentle hop bitterness at mid-palate and finishes dry. A faint bitterness pervades, giving it a character like a saison.

The Harvest Hammer has had a fair bit of time to age and mellow since its release in May 2007. The gentleness of the hops reflects that. But, time in the bottle has consumed much of the sweetness that originally made this brew attractive. On the other hand, the dry character would go well with food, and it is no barrier to drinkability.


Rating: 7 out of 10 Good Stuff