From a tilt your kilt seafaring Scotsman to a sub-surface scuba diving spaniel, what we have here is a juxtaposition of brews. Full malt onslaught to mellow mild subtle suds. From a carousel of caramel to an amiable at ease ale. From an export in excess to a no duress pacificist pale puppy. The crux of this not so subtlety painted picture, the two beers are very different.
Perhaps Red Collar’s pale ale collie cavorting in an octopus’s garden * is in fact a Portuguese water dog, the first dog of fame and fortune.** Or retrieving something out of Chesapeake Bay? And we all know how much Newfoundlanders love the water. One thing we do know for sure, it’s not the aquaphobic buffalo breathed ankle humper that rules the roost at my place.
A light and lovely pour, golden clear with a head above water. A mild fruit aroma leads to a nice mild fruit first swig with a slight and subtle fizz. A very slight bitter finish, maybe dry crisp is a better descriptor. Very easy drinking reminiscent of a session style IPA but lighter. Watery mouthfeel and very easy going down, a big watery swig yields just a touch of fruit. Quite enjoyable and refreshing.
I am a one and done guy but this one is so easy drinking it’s just like a Mission Impossible movie, custom made for a sequel. ***
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