Domaine DuPage by Two Brothers Brewing Co.

Two Brother's brewing company creates some really great, interesting beers. This is a french style country ale making it an odd mix of Biere de Garde and hops. Cause everything made in America must have lots of hops.

Color:

Nice dark amber red with golden and almost orange hues, it is slightly hazy, SRM~13-15

ABV:

5.9%

Smell:

Grassy hops and light spices like coriander with a slight tropical fruitiness maybe slight vanilla 

Taste:

This beer starts caramelly and toasty and you can taste the crystal malt. It's got a sweetness to it but not overly sweet. It is smooth and kind of creamy and slightly bitter. The hops add a grassy flavor that is pretty warming. This had a slight fruitiness that I couldn't quite put my finger on, almost plumy. It's not heavy at all for all its creaminess. It is a medium mouthfeel but a lower end of carbonation which adds to the creaminess. It doesn't have a strong aftertaste, a slight grassy-ness. It's almost dry in a way.

Rating:

This is a very complex beer. I enjoyed it greatly. It was light while also being creamy and smooth. The combinations worked well together and was nicely balanced. Nothing was too overpowering. If you're into complex, this beer is for you. All the notes work well together and it is rare to find something with this many different flavors that doesn't end up tasting like mud.