Friday comes and I get excited because I get to try out a new and different craft beer. This week's tip and sip is Steel & Oak Brewing's Nightcap.
The label is fairly simple and straight forward. I must confess that the red background and pink text are not as pleasing as I'd like. I like the mixture of the fonts used. I just don't like the two tone nature of it. There's isn't enough contrast for me- some of the text was a little hard to read. This is a problem for someone like me who actually likes to read the label.
While the label didn't satisfy me, the colour of the brew itself did. It had a nice ruby colour that was surprising, but nice. It was also a little hazier than I expected as well- but I actually kinda enjoyed the slight haze. To be honest, I sat there for a minute just examining and gazing into the depth of the misty brew.
I was also surprised by the first sip. The combination of cranberry and orange gave my taste buds a nice jolt of sour flavour. I love sour tastes- with cranberries being one of my favorites. I took notice of it, and was pulled forward into having another sip and then another. This 6.1% Belgian ale was a nice sour, but refreshing experience from start to end for me. I was able to sit back, listen to some jazz music, and let my mind explore the tastes involved.
While I admit that Steel & Oak Brewing's Nightcap might not be for everyone, I personally found it to be a refreshing and enjoyable drink to relax with. If they make another batch of it, I would certainly grab a few bottles to tip and sip in the evenings. I'm giving it a "Good".
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