One of the largest misconceptions of beer is its color. The darker a beer becomes, the more a person is to assume they will not care for it, that it may be to filling, high in calories, or to strong. Darker beer, can in fact be the opposite of the points just listed. Comparatively Guinness is a mildly flavored ale with 170 calories per serving, 5.7 grams of carbohydrates, and has an ABV of 4%. Budweiser has 145 calories per serving, 10.6 grams of carbohydrates, and an ABV of 5%. I use these two brands as they are mainstream, highly recognized beers. They stack up relatively similar in these profiles, but the tastes of these two beer are worlds apart.
Let's get back to Michigan. All breweries produce a large gamut of styles, from light to dark which are easily palatable and substantially complex. Today, we refer to a hybrid of sorts that is extremely exceptional.
Jolly Pumpkin is known for their barrel aged Belgian influenced beers. These beers have introductions of wild yeasts, which in turn impart notes of controlled sourness. Madrugada Obscura or "Dark Dawn" is listed by the brewery as "A Belgian inspired stout that is as dark as a moonless midnight, brimming of roasted malts and bitter hops. It will keep you good company in all places, be thay light or dark." The beer pours a rich black with aromas of rich malt and sourness. To get the most of this tasting experience, it is suggested to use a wine or brandy glass and allow all senses to be invited. The beginning of your taste with have sour notes, reminiscent of cranberry, raisins, chocolate and prunes. The finish will be roasty, with tones of alcohol, and slightly dense. Together all of these flavors leave the drinker curious for more, balanced between profiles, and warm.
At 8.1% ABV, it is only available in 22 ounce bottles, so have a couple friends and sample a handful of ounces a piece. You may want to buy two bottles, as your palate may wish for more.
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