The Legendary Chimera
The Legendary Chimbeera
Greek mythology describes the Chimera as a fire breathing creature composed of various animals. The classic Chimera* has a lion body and head with a second head of a goat, and a tail of a snake. The mighty Bellethron killed the beast while riding the winged horse Pegasus. Those ancient Greeks sure could tell a tall tale. Other Chimeras over history include the griffin (half lion half eagle), the Minotaur (half man half bull), and David Bowie on the album cover of Diamond Dogs.
In not so classic COMDB mythology, the legendary chimbeera (half foam half beer) has been a formidable quaffing task that our gallant reviewers have taken on with relish, and other condiments as required. This NE Pale Ale wasn’t exactly a half and half but was a head above in the head department. A bright light orange hazy pour through 2/3 of my glass.
A citrus and hoppy nose. First taste was a very nice tropical body with a mild touch of bitters, very refreshing and balanced. Nice juice, touch of fizz, very mild bitters. Mild not wild, tame but not lame. A refreshing session style summery IPA. Just like ol’ Bruce I’m waitin’ on a sunny day ** to try one again.
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