A while back I was at the Bulldog, browsing their beer list, when I came across something called a Laughing Skull Amber Ale. It's a little unusual to find something on tap there that is new to me other than the occasional seasonal or Abita select, so an entirely new brewery was a pleasant surprise. So, I quickly ordered one and then got on my phone to see what it was exactly that I was ordering.
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And, if they are on tap at the Bulldog, then there must be some places to get them in bottles as well. I've seen a bottle of their Red Brick Double IPA around, so that's good news as far as availability.
As for the beer, it's a clear amber color with a small white head. There was a faint amber malt smell but really not much on the nose. The taste was much more robust than the aroma, bursting with sweet and malty notes with a really good caramel flavor.
Good beer, not great but easy to take some down. Well carbonated and easy to drink. I think this is a good beer to split with some friends in a pitcher as it's not likely to be TOO much for anyone, but it's got some good qualities to appease the beer nerds too.
As for the beer, it's a clear amber color with a small white head. There was a faint amber malt smell but really not much on the nose. The taste was much more robust than the aroma, bursting with sweet and malty notes with a really good caramel flavor.
Good beer, not great but easy to take some down. Well carbonated and easy to drink. I think this is a good beer to split with some friends in a pitcher as it's not likely to be TOO much for anyone, but it's got some good qualities to appease the beer nerds too.
My Rating: B
BeerAdvocate: B-*Picture from the Red Brick Brewing Company website.
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