I'm back after a little hiatus from reviewing. The weather here is wonderful now, so I'm trying to spend more time outside. However, spending time outside makes me want to drink more beer.....
About a month ago I picked up a six pack of Weston Brewing Company's Drop Kick Ale. What first attracted me to the beer was the pledge that Weston made to donate money to the KC soccer club for every 6 pack or keg sold of the DKA. Being a soccer fiend, this was right up my alley.
After I opened the bottle and poured a little I got a very caramel, malty smell. Perfect for this category. There was a mild hop aroma with no esters. DKA is copper in color with good clarity. A thin ring of bubbles persist after the pour.
There is a nice bready malt flavor. Good balance bitterness. I didn't detect any DMS. I noticed a slight diacetyl flavor, but this is common. There is a medium mouth feel. Great carbonation and no alcohol warmth. There is a minor astringency, but smooth overall.
This is a great example of a Brown Ale. The DKA has a very pleasant taste and easy drinking. I would definitely buy another 6 pack.
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