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Showing posts with label New Belgium 1554 Black Ale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Belgium 1554 Black Ale. Show all posts

Mar 10, 2009

Day 69: 1554

Name: 1554

Brewer: New Belgium Brewery

Style: Ale

Alcohol Content: 5.6%


Review: It's worth noting that today is day 69. Ok, now that I've said it and put it out on the table, let's move on. 1554 - a beer that is enjoyed by a specific biking friend from the Midwest that likes to shout obscenities and point out when people are being douchebags - is of black color. Not unlike said-friend's turds, most likely. Unlike said-friend's turds, this beer packs more carbonation and a rich fruity aroma. The mouthfeel is less like a mushy turd and more like a carbonated american lager. This beer does suprisingly have some toasty chocolate notes, much like said-friend's turds, but it primarily contains a sweet flavor, reserving the toasty chocolate notes for the finish. It's sort of unexpected. Black Ales can be tasty, and worth a sample.

Rating: 3.5/5

Recommend? YES. A medium, drinkable ale with interesting character.