Kicking off the Cranky Old trick or treat countdown with the alliterative craft collab combo of Bellwoods & Blood Brothers. I’m doubling down and downing a double with a Goblin’s Trill. Will it be the trill of victory or the agony of defeat? *
Some spooky suds.
Both brewers were well represented at Flowfest with Halloween worthy pours. Bellwoods filled it to the rim with a not at all grim Lil Reaper while Blood Brothers, the crafty crone coiffures they are, served up some Witch’s Hair.
After the pop of the top I wasn’t sure if I heard a goblin’s trill or if it was just my tinnitus. Then the rest of my senses were put to work. I could see a super hazy OJ extra pulp pour with a ghostly white head. I could smell a very citrusy juicer, very hoppy on the nose. Could be double trouble.
First taste was a light mouthfeel but very juicy very hoppy with a bitter backend bite, but not boozy. It smooths a bit as the mouthfeel becomes more substantial, still juicy, still that double bite and still not boozy. Getting smooth enough to actually accommodate a big swig, not oft recommended for doubles, but I couldn’t resist. Resistance was futile.**
I know how BB King felt, because far to soon the trill was gone.***
A double and a half but smooth and tasty, I wouldn’t say easy drinking. How about as easy drinking as it gets for a double. Balanced and not boozy, that’s a pair you can double down on.
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