Long Trail Double Bag Ale is the progeny of the Long Trail Brewing Co., out of Bridgewater Corners, Vermont. According to the Long Trail website, this beer is alternately called a "strong ale", a "double alt", and a "stickebier". Additionally, the website learned me that Double Bag contains a healthy 7.2% alcohol and weighs in at 33 IBUs.
Sold in 12oz. bottles with a label featuring conjoined bovines, Double Bag pours a lovely, slightly hazy copper colour, topped with a cloud of creamy head. It has a malt-heavy aroma, with some warm, grainy notes. D.B. has a delightful, well-wounded flavour. It manages to be malty, a bit toasty, and slightly sweet. Fair warning--this stuff doesn't taste anywhere near as potent as its 7.2%. Either tread lightly or plan accordingly, lest you wake up in a gutter
Double Bag Ale is a brew well worth watching out for. It's tasty, potent, and well worth your time. I had a bottle compliments of my father-in-law, and it came with high praise. Turns out, the praise was well deserved.
Rating: 8.5 out of 10.
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