Tripels are one of the most beautiful, wonderful beers ever brewed by man. There is just something majestic about them. No simple beer description could capture that. So I had to write a haiku for the description.
golden gift from God
sweet, honeysuckle, spice, fruit
pour me another! |
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A golden ale is a delicate balance of malt and hops. To achieve this perfect balance, the ratio of malt and hops is based upon the actual golden number, the Fibonacci Sequence, or Phi as the Greeks knew it. This number’s pervasive appearance throughout nature creates a sense of balance, harmony and beauty in art, architecture, composition, space – and now beer! Some believe this number is a universal constant of design, the signature of God. (Some believe it is a perfect ratio of malt and hops.) And for those of you playing along at home, the actual number is 1.6180339887….. |
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A golden ale is a delicate balance of malt and hops. To achieve this perfect balance, the ratio of malt and hops is based upon the actual golden number, the Fibonacci Sequence, or Phi as the Greeks knew it. This number’s pervasive appearance throughout nature creates a sense of balance, harmony and beauty in art, architecture, composition, space – and now beer! Some believe this number is a universal constant of design, the signature of God. (Some believe it is a perfect ratio of malt and hops.) And for those of you playing along at home, the actual number is 1.6180339887….. |
This beer is a traditional Irish Red Ale inspired by the savage beauty of western Ireland and its friendly people.
It has a deep amber, ruby color and a rich, smooth malt character. Notes of caramel and toasted malt persist.
Tales of appearances of fairies and leprechauns abound in the mountains of the Connemara,
so who knows what will happen after enjoying a pint of this magical brew. |
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Mechanical Failure Scotch Ale (aka The Dreaded Crossthreaded Wee Heavy) |
This beer was a joy to brew. We started with Golden Promise barley, a strain of barley only grown in Scotland and used by the world’s great single malt Scotch distillers. We then smoked some barley over a peat fire out back. The peat was shipped directly from Ireland. The smoked malt adds a peaty, earthy (and smoky) depth and complexity to the beer. The beer is then allowed to age, or lager, for over a month at 32 degrees in order for the flavors to really come together.
It would have been pouring a week earlier if a piece on the serving tank had not broken. That was quite obviously Dennis’ fault. I would never have crossthreaded that piece. Never. |
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5 Seasons Brewmaster Crawford Moran is in charge of nearly 70,000 gallons of beer, so be nice to him! Formerly of Dogwood Brewing, Crawford spends his days sharing ideas a new directions in brewing with long time friend and co-owner Chef Dave Larkworthy. Check out Crawfords blog to see what beers are on the horizon!
At the 5 Seasons we are very fortunate to have many great customers and co – workers. Most of the people who are involved with the 5 are here because they care. They want to be part of something that has real substance and value.
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