The interesting thing about this beer is that it uses barley smoked over peat, which really defines this brew. A deep golden brown in color, and a peatiness reminisent of a fine single malt scotch. Very unusual, and it works very well. Not too sweet, not too dry. The picture that comes to mind is of a pub with a big fire in a fireplace.
Specs:
Full Name: Deep Purple Rauchbier
Brewed By: Marshall Wharf Brewing Co
From: Belfast ME
ABV: 6%
This brew pub would be well worth the visit if you are in the area. They have an excellent selection of brews, and all very tasty. It would be hard to keep a stock of this on hand given it is a local beer, but it might be worth it just for the sheer uniqueness. They actually have an even stronger peat flavored beer, but this one is a tad mellower and thus probably more acceptable by the masses.
Given we also cracked the IPA first, I will write about it tomorrow.... tough job...;>)
