(A six pack later) The weather was decent enough today to warrant donning my running shorts and headphones. At about a mile-and-a-half, I became excited at the prospect Spring evenings with their brilliant reds and warm breezes.
Dogfish Head’s Indian Brown Ale excited me to this effect as well. A sweet, slightly hopped number of Dogfish’s regular rotation, the Indian Brown Ale is a peculiar mix of a scotch ale and the brewery’s legendary india pale ale.
The beer smells of dried, tart cherries and pours a honey brown color. The head is light tan but unfortunately doesn’t linger long.
The beer’s taste is complex despite being a year-round offering. It opens very sweetly with a spicy, fruity taste. It is reminiscent of dates with a small bit of alcoholic acidity. After this initial sweetness it melts into a hoppy, malty ordeal with hints of grains and oats.
This is a smooth-bodied beverage that will help you unwind on a warm, sun-drenched evening. This beer’s niche is as a six in your fridge during a Friday sunset.
3/5
