urban trappist brewery
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Biography
After a string of relatively sweet, non-bitter beers, I needed something with more bite. But the hop shortage really dissuaded me from doing anything that featured humulus lupulus, so I went for balance. To further avoid another syrupy output, I emphasized roasted notes with specialty malts. Then I went nuts.
Creation
The beer gods seemed set on opposing this brew. First, they turned Mt Adams into a bobsled course, preventing me from driving to the supply store. Then, they duped me into locking myself out, again preventing me from driving to the supply store. I went a little crazy, but I made it, and then I made this nutty ale in my madness.
Stats
Style: American Brown AleBase Grain: Maris Otter
Adjunct Grains: Victory, Biscuit, Special Roast, Aromatic, Toasted Malt
Hops: Sterling, Vanguard
Curious Additives: Almonds, Hazelnuts
Yeast: WLP 022 - Essex Ale
OG: 1.052 / FG: 1.010
ABV: Just right.
Color: Oak bark.
Head: Erratic, but never excessive
Flavors: Fabulously balanced.