Friday 23 February 2018

Spoaty-Oaty

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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