Wachusett – Country Ale
I have returned! And I vehemently apologize for my inexcusable absence... I had no right to stop drinking and telling you about it and I deeply regret my low blood alcohol level. As some of you may know I've recently moved back to the east coast from a two year stint in Ohio. In honor of my return, I've decided to review a local ale. This one is brewed not far from where I live now so it seemed an apt selection.
On to the Ale!
At first sniff, one might think this ale is infused with fruit or, worse yet, perhaps it is a lambic! Fear not! It is, in fact, a true and pure ale; untainted by spontaneous fermentation or rotten fruit. Upon tasting this fine ale, the fruitiness fades quickly, although not completely. It has a strong flavor of hops with a mild and crisp spiciness which also fades quickly. To be perfectly honest, the flavor is distantly reminiscent of a brew some people have been duped into calling "the king of beers"... except that this ale actually tastes good. So if you're in New England and you're looking for a nice refreshing summery brew and don't feel like going with the common "summer ales", try a Wachusett Country Ale. Its not the best I've ever had, but it's a damn fine brew.
So to you, Wachusett Country Ale, I bestow a 6.5
