Eel River “Triple Exultation” Old Ale
Again, a brewer I’m not terribly familiar with. The name rings bells, but I’ve certainly never had this ‘old ale’, and I’m anxious to try it out. Furthermore, I’ve noticed a lot more ‘old ales’ on the shelves these days, which is an exciting proposition to me, as I tend to enjoy this dark and often complex brand of beer.
This particular brew pours a very dark amber-brown color with an aroma that is a blend of toffee and licorice. In the mouth, this beer begins very chocolatey-sweet, but quickly moves into a toffee flavor around the middle of the tongue. Give it a second, and the anise flavor begins to kick in around the back, and it’s a mix of the anise and the toffee that round out the beer. Throughout the abovementioned flavors, you’ll also catch a smoky tint and a touch of a bready flavor. Altogether, I’d say this is pretty good. It’s a thick mouthfeel and a full flavor that has various rewarding flavors through the mouth. I’m looking forward to getting a better grasp on this style but, if this is any indication, I like where we’re going with this.
Categories: Beer Reviews, Old Ale
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