#306: Ithaca Beer Co. » Nut Brown on Ash & Golden Secret (Golden Strong Ale)

Saturday was eventful, starting off with Trevor Pinch's lecture on his book "In The Moog", running errands, with the prospect of Whiskey Tango Sideshow in the evening. I had a short phone interview to give regarding an upcoming event and figured why not have some refreshments along the way.

Ithaca Beer Co. » Nut Brown on Ash (Cask) | ABV: 5.4%
A pleasant variation on one of Ithaca's year-round staples. The cask & ash bring out the deep roasted notes and mild earthiness of Nut Brown, with just a touch of sweetness. A more full-bodied reminder of my time in England seeking out every "real ale" along our travels.

Ithaca Beer Co. » Golden Secret (Golden Strong Ale) | ABV: 9.2%
Good conversation can be a distraction when reading information, thus I absolutely missed the weighty 9.2% on this Golden Strong Ale and wouldn't have even notice it I hadn't caught it halfway through out of the corner of my eye.

Fruity & dynamic, Golden Secret is brewed with a brand new German hop - Mandarina Bavaria. Brewed Belgian-style, there's a tasteful savory spice to it, satisfying sweetness, with a flip of dry heat in the finish and velvety mouthcoat. If this one is Belgian-style enough to be considered for their Box of Belgians, it would get my vote.