
In part, the samples I tasted weren't as exciting as I had hoped. As it turned out, taking home a few bottles was a good idea to give it a better chance.
First up is the Silvius Pale Ale. Hazy copper pale ale that has a spicy nose over a musty malt taste. Thin head falls quickly. Overall impression is muddled with some interesting blended flavors. Better than the sample and an excellent beer for the night, but I won't be making a habit of this beer.

Last Boom Island in my possession: Hoodoo Dubbel. It just arrived at the Four Firkins when I stopped a week or two later than the initial Boom Island tasting. Cork almost flew through my grip as it released with a loud pop. Large vacuous and irregular bubbles formed in the head; bubbles tightened up on subsequent pours. Strong nose of dark cherry chocolate, heavy malt and a big, clean spice floating over top. Taste flows exactly from the nose with a assertive carbonic bite. Guessing that this particular bottle became a little heavy on the carbonation. I like the beer well enough to try another bottle to find out.
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