Winter Moon - Silver Moon Brewing

Elimination

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A very murky red brown, a pretty thick white head. Doesn't look clear but doesn't look dark...

Smell of oak, roasted cereal, a bit of strong bitterness.

Taste is oak, woody earthy, bit of cherry some strong citrus hops

Thick mouthfeel really good carb

A pretty good beer described as a northwest strong ale. Really nice inturperatation of it blends a few styles together

Serving type: on-tap

03-08-2011 02:05:53 | More by Elimination

ccrida

Oregon

4/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On draught at Bailey's, Winter Moon is dark auburn with a sand colored, big-bubbled collar leaving heavy, pleasant lace.

Smell is sweet, a little spicy, like a cream soda - which is appealing, but rather unusual for a beer. Soft though, not sticky sweet or anything...almost along the coconut lines you get from oak.

Taste is pretty mild, it's a bit phenolic, some spiciness to it for sure, some sweetness to the malt. Interesting, fairly unique, but balanced, with softened edges. Is this barrel aged? I wouldn't doubt a hint of bourbon.

Mouthfeel is off-dry, a bit oily, medium bodied, and rather creamy.

Drinkability is pretty good, it's an easy quaffing winter warmer for sure, with just enough depth to keep it interesting. Not a wow beer, but I dig it.

Serving type: on-tap

02-03-2012 01:46:50 | More by ccrida