Henry Ortlieb's Original Dock Street
Brewing Company, Philadelphia, PA.
My first taste of this rather elusive beer came at the brewpub/brewery in
Philadelphia a few weeks ago. I immediately fell in love with this soft
malty delight. Slightly nutty and malty-sweet, this is a beer one could
easily sip all day, perhaps at the bar , perhaps on one's own front porch
whiling away the hours. It wasn't readily available in bottles (not at the
brewery, nor at five different PA beer distributors, or at several NJ liquor
retailers). I did manage to locate one single bottle at a NJ store however,
and I'm drinking that bottle now.
Dark ruby to light brown color, light creamy head formation, buttery-malty
nose. There is noticeable and agreeable diacetyl here, along with a
pronounced hazelnut character. Soft, slightly sweet maltiness, medium body,
sweet, malty finish, and an emerging bitterness. A wonderful brown ale with
character.
And remember, try a new beer today, and drink outside the box.
*Pricing data accurate at time of review or latest update. For
reference only, based on actual price paid by reviewer.
(B)=Bottled, Canned (D)=Draft
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