Werewolf Euro Dark Lager

One of the many things the Brew Guy is not afraid to admit is that he is a fan of HBO's True Blood. With Season 4 in full swing, I decided to use the season opener as an opportunity to enjoy a new brew.

On to Friar Tuck's I went in search of a beer that was a bit festive and in line with the nights premiere. On the verge of settling for Rogue's Dead Guy Ale, I stumbled upon a Lithuanian beer by the name of Werewolf

The bottle alone was enough to entice the beer adventurer in me, my lack of experience with Eastern European beer sealed the deal.

This Euro Dark Lager poured a very deep shade of brown but didn't contain the standard opaqueness I have grown accustomed to when drinking heavy European beers such as a Guinness or a Warsteiner. What awaited my taste buds was equally as surprising.

Initially I was expecting a very thick and oaky beer, what I ended up tasting was a wave of Java, then caramel, then nut, and then finally a distinct peachy hint. I was shocked by the multitude of flavor in every drink but thoroughly enjoyed it's complexity.

Perhaps my favorite aspect of Werewolf was its ability to hold it's carbonation throughout the entire drink. While most beers begin to flatten the longer they are opened, Werewolf stayed refreshingly crisp without completely losing its head. Whenever I took a drink, the beer seemed to re-aerate leaving white froth around the edge of your glass. Every sip tasted like a brand new bottle had just been opened.

The Werewolf wasn't completely without it's bite however, and yes, pun intended. At 8.2% ABV, this Euro Dark Lager made a quick attack of my senses. Simply one liter into this delicious brew I was already feeling slightly fuzzy. I can say with certainty that any kind of extensive drinking of the Werewolf would cause a quick buzz.

All in all, I would say that HBO's top wolf Alcide would be proud this beer represents his kind.

Werewolf Euro Dark Lager comes in at 7.5 mugs out of 10.