Thanks for the report Mike - I was telling Alice about your analytical
skills ;-)
And the aftertaste note brought a smile here.
OTT, 'mousse' pronounced as 'moose' means foam in French, and is
metaphorically used for ... beer
(a synechdoche unless the list experts find an apter description).
I don't know if the origin of the US MD may be traced back to it though.
Alice insist that you come and visit our local breweries.
Of course, I fully support the proposal.
Santé!
Philippe, who enjoyed the dual Moose portrait.
Le 7 oct. 12 à 00:21, usher99@xxxxxxx a écrit :
> http://www.olyendomike.com/Other/MooseCarol-9-2012/25763061_skKkT2#!
> i=2131014450&k=zqwQLQN
>
>
> This is Serious business, as is evident in his Mooseness's expression.
>
> Perhaps it is wildly presumptuous but Moose and I are the list's
> self
> anointed American Brown Ale judges. The semi-finalists
> fell like flies and we were left with Moose Drool and Old Brown Dog.
> Moose's olfactory and gustatory skills are legend as he spotted the
> salient differences in seconds after a short evaluation.
> It took planning but was able to obtain Moose Drool via a circuitous
> route just in time for Moose's visit---brewery in Montana to
> distributor in
> CA and ship to friend in New Hampshire as state law here in MA
> (protectionism) forbid the shipment directly.
> This was impossible before as sales prohibited (settlement with
> Moosehead) east of Mississippi.
>
>
> Appearance: MD--very dark almost black in the glass, OBD amber--both
> with little lace.
> Nose: MD-- malt and dark chocolate aroma on first taste. OBD--similar
> but more hops apparent.
> Flavor: MD excellent, malty notes, semisweet chocolate with longing
> dryness as aftertaste---very modest carbonation and
> results in its coating the tongue character. OBD: rush of sweet malt
> as before but welcome hint of hops for nice balance. More carbonation
> than MD. As it warms a bit its
> complexity emerges.
> Aftertaste: MD: subtle burnt caramel with excellent burp as others
> have noted. OBD:mild and restrained.
>
> Verdict: Draw.
>
> Respect Beer, Mike
>
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