Trailhead Brewing
St. Charles, MO
Sat. 7/3/04, 6:30pm
[open]
Ambiance: Martha Stewart light wood and ceiling fans, but the sound system is playing Nickelback. An Hawaiian outrigger canoe hangs over the bar.
House Brews:
Trailblazer Blond Ale
Trailhead Red Amber
Missouri Brown Dark Ale (J)
Riverboat Raspberry (B)
Old Courthouse Stout
Seasonal: Kolsch
Riverboat Raspberry: Very blonde and Belgian in appearance. What little head there may have been is gone by the time it arrives at the table. The aroma is yeasty and only very faintly fruity. The raspberry taste is VERY subtle, making it a beer, not a raspberry drink (phew!). Carbonation is a slight bit weak. The finish is predominately yeast. It's refreshing on a humid day, but satisfyingly yeasty like a good Belgian. The body is perhaps slightly weak, but comparing it to a "chewy" beer like Golden Monkey is unfair. I do not believe this is a tripel - more likely crafted only "in the style of". If I hadn't been told it was raspberry, I probably wouldn't have noticed it in the beer, it's that subtle. The lack of added flavors does not hurt this beer however; it stands fairly nicely on its own merits. 8.3
Missouri Brown Dark Ale: Dark brown color. Head is almost non-existent. The body and mouthfeel is excellent - the beer could be described as "chewy". The beer has an interesting mix of hops and malt. It could stand to have a bit more flavor when it's being swallowed. There's a hint of coffee flavor in the beer. (Becky says it's more than a hint!). Beer warms up well. 8.5 Becky's notes: The malts in this very porter-like beer blend exceptional well Nicely done!
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