12 Feb 2009

Hitachino Commemorative Ale

Author: Gile | Filed under: Beer Reviews

hitachino-commemorative-ale

Name: Commemorative Ale

Brewery: Kiuchi Brewery

Overall Rating: Recommended

Style: Spice/Herb/Vegetable Ale

Serving Style: Bottle, 11.2oz.

ABV: 9%

Appearance: Semi clear amber color with a nice, full, off white head. The pour you see in the picture is pretty clear. I poured more into my glass after a few sips and noticed it cloud up. There is a nice yeast cake at the bottom of the bottle. So be aware of this when you pour.

Aroma: Smells of spices and and vanilla. The smell almost tickles the nostril as I try to pick out more aromas.

Flavor: I give this high marks in the taste department. Tastes like a Belgian style with a nice crispness on the tongue.

Body: Nice and smooth on the mouth feel. A slight lingering after taste that reminds me of sweet Belgiany goodness.

Enjoyability: I rated this on as “Recommended“. I wouldn’t do that unless I enjoyed it! This is a nice smooth brew that I could see reaching out to a lot of different people. If you see this in your local, high end, liquor store of choice, pick it up. Give it a try and let me know what you thought of it. Granted, that does require you to get outside of your comfort zone, but once you take that first sip, you’ll be right back in it.

Another take: [BW] Take | Meal Ticket

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4 Responses to “Hitachino Commemorative Ale”

  1. Felicia D'Ambrosio Says:

    Thanks for the “Another Take”! I loved this beer as well, it was a stellar winter among a crowded field of holiday beers this year.

  2. Gile Says:

    Anytime Felicia. I’ll throw a link up on our site. Maybe you could do the same.

  3. Sigaro Says:

    This is listed as a ” Spice/Herb/Vegetable beer”. Commercial Description:
    Full bodied beer with sweet wheat flavor and beautiful dense foam top. It has a pleasant bitterness and unique spicy aroma with Orange Peel, Coriander, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Vanilla Beans. Complex yet soothing.

  4. Gile Says:

    @Sigaro: Nice team work on the clarification on the style.

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