Archive for May, 2010
Yazoo Dos Perros Ale
When in Memphis, I suppose one should drink a good Ghost River brew. However, I haven’t been able to find a bottle of the stuff anywhere around, and I haven’t felt like reviewing whilst sitting at the local pubs. So, in lieu of a local brew, tonight we’re doing a ‘semi-local’ brew from the folks at Yazoo over in Nashville…
The Dos Perros ale is, by appearances, a brown ale, so that’s how I’ve categorized it. However, it considers itself an Austrian ale, brewed in the traditional sense. The color is a fairly deep brown, with a thin caramel head that doesn’t stick around too long. In the nose, this is mostly malt and nut, giving it a rather rich aroma. The flavor here is terribly well-rounded. It’s a brown ale, giving us lots of flavors of nuts, toffee, and rich malt. However, the mouthfeel is rather light and refreshing, and the beer slides easily through the mouth. There is a decent hop profile here, giving a hint of floral flavors and a decent bitter note. However, the sweetness that rides along with the hop makes the flavor almost decadent. Honestly, what you’re looking for at each sip seems to determine what you detect. It’s a beer that morphs it’s focus based on what you want to taste.
Basically, it’s an unassuming beer, and it doesn’t have any outstanding or in-your-face flavors. That being said, it has a multitude of elements that present themselves as you look for them. This would be a great daily drinker, and I’m impressed by the overall quality of the drinking experience. This is the only beer I’ve had the pleasure of drinking from Yazoo, but I certainly hope it’s not the last.
