10 Feb 2009
Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron
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About: I recall my first sip of beer very fondly. At a very early age I was watching a baseball game with my father, and he noticed I was curious as to the colorful red and white canned beverage in his hand and finally offered me a sip. At that point I felt like I was a part of something special. As I was never able to touch those elusive drinks prior to that moment, I felt like a grown man, sipping the sudsy elixir with my dad watching sports on the tv screen.
That was a one time event though, and it wasnt until my teen years when I realized the magical effects beer can have at social functions. I became enamored immediately with the level of fun that can be had while drinking what I also had confessed was the most refreshing drink in existence.
After years of experimenting with every drink available to me, I have found my tastes and preferences have matured. Still, more so than ever I am driven by the quest to find the ultimate beverage. Though I know there is no such thing I am always trying something new to find my favorites. I enjoy variety, and also believe the only way to discover truly what you enjoy the most is by trying everything you can. Not only do you learn about the various styles and flavors associated with the many kinds of beer, but you also learn what you like as well as what perhaps you are not particularly fond of. There is a time and a mood for just about any style of beer crafted today, and the more you experience the better you are prepared to suit your own tastes.
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Name: Palo Santo Marron
Brewery: Dogfish Head
Overall Rating: A-
Style: Brown Ale
Serving Style: 12oz Bottle
ABV: 12 %
Price: $4.99
Appearance: The interesting brew pours out thick, dark and syrupy, leaving a creamy tan head rising to the top.
Aroma: The smell is mild and malty, while faintly hinting of the wood characteristics only to be confronted by the cloud of alcohol that reaches the nose.
Flavor: Starts off rich and sweet with dark roasty malts flavored with some hints of chocolate and perhaps vanilla, soon giving way to the warming abv taste and finish. There is a nice layer of smoky complexity to the flavors subtley added by the wood aging no doubt.
Body: The body is thick and coats your palate with a warming syrupy touch and a surprisingly smooth finish. Carbonation has no effect at this point, and is not missed.
Enjoyability: This has truly been a unique experience indulging in the Palo Santo. With the robust malted tones and the high %12 abv providing a smooth sultry finish, I really enjoyed this drink from the first sip to the last. It was almost as if the brewers at Dogfish Head were trying to appease my secret desires with this one, and it worked quite nicely. This is truly a beverage for a special occasion, or just when you need to treat yourself right.
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Tags: abv, beer review, brown ale, Dogfish Head, special, unique, wood
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February 11th, 2009 at 6:47 am
A wonderful review of a beer I’ve been trying to get my grubby hands on for some time. I salute you for trying something new. I’m curious, what type (if any) ale is this thing??
February 11th, 2009 at 11:09 am
This is labeled as a Brown Ale, sorry I know thats not your favorite style Sigaro! None the less, being a fan of high abv libations would make me say this one is a must try for you.. You just may change your mind about browns after this one!
February 11th, 2009 at 11:51 am
I don’t dislike any style, I just haven’t had a brown ale that blew my mind. The only brown I can recall vividly is Newcastle Brown Ale…which I don’t like.
February 12th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
I just had one of these for the first time on Sunday, and it was great. It doesn’t have that super-malty molasses flavor that a lot of high gravity beers do. Except for the affects of the alcohol, you might not know it is 12%.
I wrote up a review on paper that I’ll post my blog soon. When I do I’ll be sure to link to this review.