Mickey Finn's Brewery
Libertyville, IL
Mon. 7/17/06, 1:20pm
[open]
"A cure for what ales you"
House Brews:
Wheat Ale
Mr. C's Pale Ale
Mr. C's Nitro Pale Ale
Hefe-Ryezen (B)
Bill's Oatmeal Stout
Cask Conditioned Pale Ale (J)
Traditional pub atmosphere on Main Street, USA
Hefe-Ryezen: Served in a tall curvy glass. Thick, foamy head, clear amber color. Distinct wheaty aroma. Made different with the rye. Nice balance with the weight of the body and the flavors. The clove pungency is offset by the bite of rye. Pleasant mouthfeel - enough body to enjoy but it isn't too much on a hot (near 100) day. As a hefe should be, the lingering flavor is clove, but it isn't cloying - it's pleasant. As the beer warms the clove becomes a bit more pronounced. It's leaning towards cloying, dropping the rating by a point or two. It's still a well made beer, with among the best balance I've found recently. 8.7
Cask Conditioned Pale Ale: Nice copper color. The head is thin but lasts. Taste is strong on both malt and hops - this beer has attitude. Served at room temperature. Body is a tad thin but not bad. A tasty interesting product. Probably would be better on a less hot day. All in all, an enjoyable beer, if not quite outstanding. 8.5
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