Astoria Alt

Brewed by Astoria Brewing Co. (Wet Dog Cafe)
Style: Altbier
Astoria, Oregon USA

Date: September 19, 2009
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewfest, Portland Indie
Appearance: cloudy dark brown, scant head
Aroma: sweet dark caramel malt aroma, touch of chocolate, light fruityness
Flavor: sweet dark caramel flavor, balancing woodsy earthyness, hint of fruityness, sweetness brings out a light chocolate character, lingering bitter finish
Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 2.8/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: ** /4

Tap @ the Mini Beer Fest... Poured amber with no head. Aroma of malts. Big malt dominance to this brew. Rich and toasty. Grainy notes with a mild hop presence. Finished with roasted malts