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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

100. Great Lakes Conway's Irish Ale


Number 100!  Woo!  While I know I've actually drank more than 100 a while back, I'm just glad I made it to 100 here on my blog.  It's a milestone moment, and I'll celebrate by drinking scotch.  Or whisky.  Yeah, I'll celebrate by drinking something that's not beer.  When I go long spells without a review or without drinking beer, it's probably me subbing in a liquor or a bottle of wine.  Nice to mix it up sometimes.


Now where was I?  Oh yes, for #100, I wanted to drink something that would be slightly relevant to the times..and since we're so close to St. Patrick's Day, I thought it'd be a great time to bust open Conway's Irish Ale.  The beer was poured into a pilsner glass.  Copper colored with three fingers of off-white head.  Light retention, light lacing.  The aroma is quite neutral, but I could pick out some malts, grains, caramel.  



There's a light sweetness that starts on the tongue, then it opens up into some lighter hop notes.  I also can detect a metallic taste and I'm instantly reminded of Red Oak.  And I love me some Red Oak.  This one, being quite similar, made me a fan.  Light to medium carbonated, the mouthfeel was a little slick.  I think this beer would make for a great session beer, and I'd be glad to have many a session with this one.  Solid beer, this one would be a keeper for me!  Would it be a keeper for you?  Feel free to let me know!



Grade: A-

Price Paid: $1.90 (12 oz bottle)

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