Don’t Cry in My Beer Argentina
Part of Muskoka’s Big World Small batch series, this one is greetings from Argentina. I’ve been to a lot of places in the world but Argentina isn’t one of them, and to be honest, it’s not on the kick the bucket list either. Let’s see, what’s Argentina famous for? I do like beef but I can scorch and sear something from the local butcher while quaffing a cold one, no need to take a 14 hour flight for a brisket. You may be surprised to know that I’m not a big Tango fan, I don’t consider dancing with the stars a team sport. When I think about Argentina, which come to think of it is only right now due to this brew, all that comes to mind is Madonna singing “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina”*.
So I have to reconcile with the fact that the closest I will get to visiting Argentina is this armchair beer review. I’m OK with that, no tears here. And I don’t think anyone from Argentina is going to be crying about it either.
Honey is a pretty popular add on with a number of brewers and in my books it is hit and miss. Subtle is the order of the day, week, month, and year as far as honey in beer goes. Muskoka got if right with their Buzzin’ Beefore but of course I have always been sweet on amber.
A pleasing presentation of a pour, honey brown with no shortage of honeycomb head. Malt and sweet aroma as one would expect. First swig is malt and super sweet suds. Is Argentina the honey bee capital of the world or what?** Malt and honey with slight ale bitters trying to make an appearance but it’s really too sweet to be bitter about anything. As the sweet subsides a bit it lets in a bit of bitters, but just. They call this beer “unique” and “refreshingly sweet”. It is certainly unique, and no doubt about the sweet descriptor. The jury will be out for quite a while on the use of refreshing as an appropriate adjective. The word subtle was not used and is definitely not applicable.
It is certainly a honey ale, although I wouldn’t call it a honey of an ale.
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