Favorite of the Pub

Hey again, everyone! It's been 5 days since the Import binge ended, but I'm still trying to get as much International Taste as I can. To that end, I will be sampling A Domestic craft Brew that does it's damnedest to imitate a traditional English Pale Ale. Firestone Walker's Firestone Double Barrel Ale, or DBA for short does quite well. One of the nicest things about it is a very distinctive nose present from the moment you crack the bottle. I caught the scents of a smoky, hazelnut nature, with a hint of vanilla, and immediately started looking forward to what the rest of the beer would offer...

Pictured: Taste, Bottled in California

Like a real English Pale Ale, DBA comes out mildly Hoppy. A nice 32 IBUs (Compare to the Hop-head Favorite Stone IPA @ 70+ IBUs) makes its finish just strong enough make it dry, but not so much that it loses a pleasantly refreshing quality. In addition, this beer has a nice creamy body, much like a few English Bitters that I've tried. The nutty tones that I mentioned in the nose are much lighter in the taste, but this isn't so bad. If I had to say anything negative about DBA, it's that the overall pleasant experience of drinking it diminishes somewhat (usually around your 2nd pint), but I can chalk that up partially to the effects of Alcohol on the human brain. Overall it is a solid beverage, and the perfect way to celebrate just about anything, English Style (Especially if you live in California). For its excellence, I'm giving Firestone DBA 9/10.

Until next time,

Happy Drinking!

-Devo