That's right folks, as the calendar turns from October to November we welcome back the single most delicious time of the year to be a beer drinker. Yours truly has enjoyed several seasonal delicacies and have only found one that I would not go back to the fridge for another.
This years first dip into the magical waters of untasted Christmas Ales comes from the good folks at Ska Brewing in Colorado. This American Pale comes in a very eye catching can. Although a solid beer, the visually appealing can is its finest asset.
The aroma was very standard for the style of beer, floral and citrusy. The taste however doesn't live up to the expectations set forth when you cracked open the can and caught the first whiff of your beverage. The piney taste was very much present the second it his your taste buds but you quickly notice it's a very subdued taste that doesn't finish overly crisp.
It also seemed a little too heavy on the malt for my taste. It came through as a very sweet biscuity undertone that combats the sharp bitter I expect from a beer that claims to be "crafted in piles and piles" of hops. That being said, this beer did go down incredibly smooth and was a good warm up for the rest of the season.
Ska Brewing's Euphoria comes in at 7 mugs out of 10.
