As I mentioned in my last post, I’m in Washington DC for work today and stopped at Capitol City Brewing in Arlington, VA for dinner and a beer or two. This is my second beer here after having their Amber Waves Ale with my meal. Since my coworker decided to have a glass of wine for dessert, and I was driving, I went for this as my second beer.
Location: On tap at Capitol City Brewing in Arlington, VA
Numbers: 4.7% ABV
Appearance & Aroma: The first thing I noticed was the thick, creamy head which stuck around for quite a while and left a lot of lacing on the glass. It was pretty hazy and was dark amber/copper colored. There was a very light bready malt and fruity aroma.
Taste & Feel: The body was light, and there seemed to be a bigger than normal carbonation bit up front, followed by a bit of fruitiness in the middle. It had a dry, yeasty-earthy finish, but the effervescence of the carbonation gave it a crispness throughout, even in the finish.
Food Pairing: The flavors in this were very subtle, but there was a lot of carbonation in it. Therefore, I would probably choose to pair this with something thick, like a lasagna or thick pasta dish, as the carbonation and lightness of the beer might help to wash it down.
Overall Impression: There was a ton of carbonation in this beer, and so much so, that it really made it difficult to taste the beer. I did pick up on some lightly fruity notes, but the dry, earthy finish was a bit yeasty. I’m not sure what was wrong with this, but quite frankly, I’m surprised they even served it. Based on my experience with this beer and my so-so experience with their Amber Waves Ale, I won’t hurry back to try another Capitol City beer.
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