Lupulin Libations

The name says it all.

Lupulin glands are the tiny little yellow pockets of goodness in a hop cone that contain some essential ingredients for aroma and flavor in beer.

A libation is an alcoholic beverage, and of course beer fits into that category.

Lupulin Libations is dedicated to everything beer. I offer you a chance to have an experience with beer through my organized tasting sessions.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Beer Brief #30 - The Libertine



Brewery - Fulton Beer, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Beer - The Libertine
Style - Imperial Red Ale
ABV - 8.5%

IBUs - 45

Color - Dark red brown with a light tan head
Aroma - Brown sugar, cotton candy, toast, touch of herbal spice, hint of alcohol
Flavor - Caramel, sourdough bread, raisins, figs, pepper, moderate bitterness
Verdict - Sweet malts and a bit of fruit are balanced well by the bitter finish. After trying this for the first time, it has to be one of my 2 favorites from Fulton (Worthy Adversary is the other). C'mon, why should I have to choose just one, right?
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