Long Trail Double Bag

Style: Altbier
Appearance: Dark amber, clear, white colored head that subsided in a few minutes, light lacings
Aroma: Slightly hoppy
Mouthfeel: Medium
Taste: Slightly sweet, hoppy, smooth finish
Verdict: A decent ale
Comments: This is supposedly a stronger altbier but I would have mistaken it for a pale ale or India pale ale. The hop presence is noticeable but not overwhelming, and the relatively high alcohol content does not affect the test.

Links: Long Trail Brewing, Rate Beer, Beer Advocate

Notes: In stores this beer is usually priced a dollar or so more than other microbrews per six-pack. It is a very drinkable beer but I am not sure it should command a price premium. Is the additional malt content that expensive? I suppose I'll find out when I start brewing higher alcohol beers.

Minor Rant: Flash-based sites are annoying because it is impossible to link to specific content within the site (hint, hint, Long Trail).