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Erie Brewing Co. Railbender Ale
Second on the New Staton, PA visit beer list is the Railbender Ale. This beer has a little more promise than the Chimp Chiller. Judging by the pour alone it appears to be more of a true ale that took some thought to create.
It has a darker copper hue with a smidgen of head. That may be due in part because I had to pour a little in a plastic cup to see what it looks like. Please note that is not by choice but rather circumstance because that is the only “glassware” in my room. It smells nutty and I sense that the roasted malts will carry this beer’s flavor. As expected there is a roasted quality but there is a mild sweetness that tries to be a part of the overall taste. These dueling characteristics create a bitterness that I can’t quite figure out. I feel as if I am muddling through a random assortment of flavors. The final flavor rounds out with a deep nuttiness that is pretty good but it feels as if it takes forever to get there. Enjoying this beer will take patience but it can be done…I guess.
