Beer-a-Day #166
Unlike yesterday’s selection, I actually did buy an extra one of these specifically to cellar for a year or so.
Like a fine port, Old Stock Ale is intended to be laid down. With an original gravity of over 1.100 and a generous hopping rate, Old Stock Ale is well-designed to round-out and mellow with age. It’s brewed with classic Maris Otter malt and Fuggles and East Kent Goldings hops, all imported from England.
Deep brown with red highlights. Head dissipates quickly; it almost looks like brandy. Cherry, viney, a bit of vanilla. Big flavor; now that’s a sipping beer.
