Pullman Brown

Had on tap at the brewery/brewpub. Pours with a deep tan foam this is creamy. Retention is amazing - never really goes away. Thick waves of lacing. Dark brown. Opaque in the dimly lit bar crossing over as the sun sets. Aroma is sensual roast with dark chocolate. Raisin sweetness - not sugary but dark fruit sweet. Taste doesn’t wander much. Huge roast and a side of dark chocolate. Raisin and hints of coffee. The roast lingers deep into the finish. Medium body but at times at the low end because there is minimal to almost no carbonation. The carbonation could use a push - could make it too heavy of a body? Bittering dryness from the roasted malts. No apologies. This beer could easily be confused for a porter. The roastiness and dark profile of the beer goes to 11. This is an old favorite that I haven’t had in many years. I would have it again. Enjoy!

Had many different brews over the days around Xmas. In vac mood and didn't take note, but working back into the habit. Esp. for one of the brews that stand out amoung many. Aroma: Roasted malt and a coffee sweetness. First taste: Brewer knocked the ball out of the park with this one. I was immediatelt hit with a slightly smoky, ,molasses tasting brown ale that takes the style to the top. Overall: Not everybody likes browns and porters. It's historically the poor man's brew and can be easy to make. But, as I've remarked before, I recalled a Cream Porter from Canada years ago and love any sweet brown. But, this Flossmoor creation is complex and balanced. I assume molasses with liberally used and addes huge depth of taste, but at the same time highly hopped balanced off. Nicely carbonated, approriate alcohol level, and medium mouthfeel make this a beer I could drink often in winter months. In a word, it's delicious. No wonder it's won so may times at the GABF. The only problem is Flossmoor's limited distribution capacity.