Friday, October 22, 2010

Savoring Saturday: Bells Oarsman Ale

One of the newest distributed beers from Bell's Brewery is Oarsman Ale. Slated to be available year round, this beer is a great session beer for any occasion. Its most interesting characteristic is its tartness. The brewery says "Designed as a flavorful session beer, Oarsman Ale uses a classic German brewing technique to impart a light, refreshing tartness. Oarsman Ale grew out of a desire to explore the tradition of session beers, trading intensity for finesse while still creating a worthwhile experience for the taster. The grain bill includes a healthy portion of wheat, while light hopping lend citrus & herbal notes to the aroma. Fermented with Bell's house ale yeast, Oarsman comes in at 4.0% alcohol by volume. Rather than being the dominant flavor note, the tartness in Oarsman takes on more of a palate-cleansing role, making it perfect with meals or purely on its own."

Oarsman Ale is available in single ounce bottles (where stores permit) and 12 ounce 6 packs. It comes in at 4% ABV, and is very pleasing!

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