Our Tastes-- SweetWater Festive Ale 2008

Being about a month into a fall of the autumnal equinox, we are trying Festive Ale 2008. Dark brown black in color with the usual flat head. This year's bland brew seems to be about as well balanced as I have ever tasted. There is a maltiness with little hop taste. Still made with cinnamon and mace this brew touts an abv of 8.6%. Only 7200 liters, 3800 cases of 12oz bottles and a handful of kegs are made.