My second brush with an offering from Appalachian Mountain Brewery was
Spoaty-Oaty, their 5.4% “Appalachian Pale Ale”. Brewed using oats and
sold in 473mL cans, this stuff comes from Boone, NC. It’s name is a
reference to the old folk song—the version I’m most familiar with is
Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Drinkin’ Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee”.
The
beer is a hazy golden grog that pours with a particularly thick and
lively off-white cumulus. It has a fresh, hoppy scent and a flavour to
match, with soft notes of grapefruit and pine. The oats used in the
brewing process lend this ale a creamy, easy-sipping texture.
I
wasn’t blown away by AMB’s Long Leaf India Pale Ale, but Spoaty-Oaty
left me with renewed enthusiasm for the pride of Boone. The flavour is
mild, but nuanced, and the mouthfeel is superb.
Rating: 8.5 out of 10.
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