Prime 16 has an impressive line up of beers. The subject of this visit was to seek out Connecticut brewed winter seasonal beers. I found a couple that I liked exceptionally well. I know you will, too!
Winterfest (5% ABV) by Back East Brewery served in a 16-oz shaker pint is
very dark amber with a small head that leaves behind layers of lacing all the way down to the last sip. Nice!
The aroma is malty with a hint of cocoa.
The taste is roasty malt with a whisper of cocoa. The winning flavor in this beer for me was the cinnamon. It can be tasted from start to finish and perfectly compliments and enhances the subtle sweetness of this beer.
The mouth feel is medium with just the right amount of carbonation. This beer is very drinkable; I knocked back a pint before realizing it had happened. Good thing for the sessionable alcohol content!
Winterfest is, by far, one of my favorite offerings from Back East Brewing. Deep, dark, and delicious!
Overall: very good
Ghost Pigeon (5.80% ABV) is a porter brewed by New England Brewing and is served in a 16-oz shaker pint. It is as dark as a moonless night with a dense mocha colored head that leaves behind remarkable lacing.
The aroma was mainly coffee but interestingly boozy considering the low alcohol content.
The taste was initially coffee and some dark chocolate followed by a pleasant roasty bitterness. The finish was clean with a lingering coffee aftertaste.
The mouthfeel was medium with lots of tingly bubbles. This beer is super smooth and goes down easy.
Ghost Pigeon is a tasty porter that looks as good as it tastes.
Overall: very good
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