Dogfish Head – Midas Touch

“Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Month” has officially leaked into December with this evaluation and will do so even more with another to come this Friday.  It was not intentional, but I was left with a few of the more interesting beers for this week, including this one based on an ancient Turkish recipe discovered in the tomb of King Midas.  Being brewed without hops gives this one a very unique flavor profile (that The Wife enjoyed a lot) and is certainly worth a try if you have the opportunity.

Brewery: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (Milton, Delaware)

Name: Midas Touch

Style: Spice/Herb Beer

ABV: 9.0%

Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in a white wine glass.  $3.99 for 12oz.

Aroma: Sweet aroma of grapes (prominent).  Clean and crisp sauvignon blanc/riesling-like nose.

Appearance: Golden color with strong orange tint (honey-like, probably influenced by the saffron).  Slight, off-white head that quickly dissipates with no trail and very slight legs.  Very clear with a few bubbles rising.

Flavor: Moderate grape flavor on a background of light maltiness and a slight bit of honey sweetness.  Some dryness at the finish that stays on the palate a bit.

Mouthfeel: Light body and pretty high carbonation with some bite (champagne-like).  Smooth and crisp with a slight warmth at finish (enough to let you know it is 9%).

Overall Impressions: Drinks like a light bodied beer, but with a lot of flavor.  Seemingly a direct midpoint between beer and champagne.  Very pleased to have tried and quite different than anything I have tasted to date (that I can recall).

Grade: B+

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Dogfish Head - Midas Touch

Dogfish Head - Midas Touch