Russian River Brewery is known to be one of the premiere breweries in the country. With many crowd favorites like pliny the elder, supplication, blind pig, and pliny the younger you would expect that their other beer's would be good as well.... Damnation is no exception, this Belgian Golden Ale is amazing and would make any Belgian monk proud. This is my first time having this beer and I'm amazed at how smooth and spectacular it is. I would really have to compare this beer to any top Belgian made Golden Ale on the market. Furthermore, this beer isn't hard to find,so if your a fan of Belgian style ales go pick one up at your local whole foods or vendomes or any other retailer that carries Russian River beer. The price tag on this beer is not over the top, as a matter of fact this beer is priced below market value in my book. At $ 4.99 to $ 6.99 this beer is a steal. Bottled in a 375 ml bottle and at a nice and smooth 7.75 abv, this beer should make it into your beer rotation as much as possible. In addition to all the fantastic info I have given you about this beer, you should really enjoy this beer out of a tulip glass or a Belgian style wide mouth glass i.e. a chimay glass. Lastly, This beer makes a great year round beer and it can be enjoyed on its own or with some bellavitano cheese. Another great thing about this beer is that it is so versatile, that you can pair it with any lunch or dinner meal.
Color: A beautiful golden color with hints of orange at the core. This beer forms a very thin white head and it leaves behind some light lacing. This beer is also very nicely carbonated.
Nose: Staying authentic to the Belgian Style of brewing, this beer smells of yeast textures and sweet malt. I also get plenty of white fruit like pear and apple.
Palate: Here light hops emerge along with some light woody flavors....a ceder plank smell comes to mind. Lightly on the tongue you also get citrus flavors( think tangerine).
Finish: Long and and some what dry. It really finishes complex and layered with plenty of flavor.
Rating: 91 out of 100
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