Name: Working Man's Lunch
Brewer: Fullsteam Brewery (Durham, NC)
Classification: American Brown Ale
Alcohol: 4.2%
Thoughts: Today is exactly 8 years since my wife, Laura, and I started dating. We haven't really celebrated it the past couple of years because we've been married and have celebrated our Wedding Anniversary instead. However, this was a good excuse to have a fancy dinner and some drinks. We chose to go to Piedmont which is this amazing restaurant that uses local, organically grown foods in all their dishes. It is down the street from Fullsteam Brewery and I was hoping they would have something on tap from them. They did and I chose Working Man's Lunch as it is the only Year-Round beer they make that I have yet to have. It pours a brown that is as close to black as you can get without crossing the line. The tan, highly carbonated head makes this beer look like a cola once it fades a bit. The aroma has noticeable roasted malts, some chocolate, vanilla and a tiny bit of spice, but that could be from the vanilla. The flavor is very enticing and certainly complex. There is a nuttiness and chocolate flavor that presents itself on first sip. The after effect seems to have some sweetness, a bit of sourness and more vanilla that bites at the throat. The feel is creamy and thick, but despite that fact this beer is smooth and drinkable in any situation. I think this may be my new favorite Fullsteam brew, but there are many more to go. Also, I definitely recommend Piedmont!
Rating: 88/100
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