Tag: houghton
Widow Maker Black Ale
by Paul Arthur on Feb.07, 2010, under ale, beer
Background: Beer, probably made with molasses. Also, it’s named after a pneumatic drill that killed miners with dust inhalation-related illnesses.
Nose: Subdued, slightly metallic, not much going on.
Taste: Slight molasses flavour, light tartness, smooth biscuity malt.
Overall: The can isn’t lying when it calls it light bodied, and a slight metallic twinge isn’t helping. It might make a decent quenching summer beer, but I’m not loving it.
Keweenaw Pick Axe Blonde Ale
by Paul Arthur on Dec.09, 2009, under ale, american blonde ale, beer, blonde ale
Background: From Keweenaw Brewing up in that other part of Michigan. You know, the bit that’s not shaped like a mitten.
Nose: Sweet grain and a light hint of fruity hops.
Taste: Smooth, sweet, and mild malt with the barest touch of spicy noble hops.
Overall: Light and easy-drinking, but with well-balanced flavour and nicely zippy carbonation.
