I tried two new beers last night at the Urban Saloon. Even though it gets kind of frat partyish on the weekends, this place is actually pretty nice at other times. Their draft list is always decent and their food is good so Jo and I go there when we are looking for somewhere calm to go.
I started with Terrapin Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout something I've been wanting to try for a while.
The smell was all chocolate and very inviting. First sip was chocolate up front followed by an almost milk shake flavor. Super thick mouth feel. Drinking more, the chocolate is a consistent presence and it continues to remind me of a milk shake. The sweetness in it is great. The only negative I could find is there was a weird, slightly chalky aftertaste which may be a result of the cocoa they used in the brewing. It doesn't ruin the beer or anything, it was just odd.
After that I had a glass of Southern Tier Old Man Winter, an Old Ale.
I was surprised by how hoppy this one smelled. I expected it to be a winter ale, sort of sweet and caramel, but with the hop smell I knew I'd be wrong. Taste followed with some mild hops although no real bitterness. Maybe I would have liked this more if I knew what I was getting, but as it is I just wasn't particularly impressed. It wasn't bad or anything, just wasn't that good. Felt like a dull IPA with a little bit more body.
I expect to have another post tomorrow morning and maybe something after Thanksgiving on Friday, but we'll see. Otherwise, have a good Thanksgiving everyone!
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