Magic Hat Howl

Beer-a-Day #341 Magic Hat Howl

Born of dark and cold and snow in the marrow of the northeast’s longest night, HOWL comes in on wailing winds with winter-weary eyes burning holes in sunless shadows. In its darkened depths out inner voids are warmed.

Dark and opaque with a fairly thick head. Lots of coffee in the aroma. Lots of roasted flavor. That’s pretty good. (As an aside, my wife likes the label.)

Magic Hat Howl

Samuel Adams Black Lager

Samuel Adams Black LagerBeer-a-Day #39

The second half of Samuel Adams week continues.

This is another from the Brewmaster’s Collection.

“Black Lager”. Ooooh! Sounds spooky!

Not actually black, but a deep brown with a minimal light brown head. Very bready, with an odd kind of spiciness. Kind of like cheese, but not. Roastiness in the flavor. With the caramel and chocolate malts I’m not surprised. Pleasantly bitter. That’s worth having again.