Monday, February 20, 2012

Howl (Magic Hat Brewing, Burlington, VT)

In spite of the subtitled name, Magic Hat's Howl isn't quite a "black as night lager." Dark brown to black with ruby highlights around the edge that were apparent while pouring. Tan head bubbles up nicely, but dissipates quickly. In spite of being a winter lager, it seems a bit musty in the nose. Some nice roast malt, mineral, light off spice. Roast continues in the mouth, but lacks depth or a layered dimension to the taste and is a bit light and tasteless off the back. Not bad, but not one I would seek out as definitive for the style.

Serving type: bottle

Reviewed on: 02-20-2012 05:20:54

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