Rock Bottom Casked Breakwater Pale Ale
I am a fan of casking. when I drink a beer on cask, I know that I am getting to see what she looks like in the morning without makeup as I am trying to figure out where my clothes ended up. Casking lets you know whether you should take her out to breakfast, or try to sneak out the door to get a quick vaccine. When I tasted this casked pale ale, the first thought that popped in my mind was “Where’s the nearest AIDS clinic?” However, to the defense of RB, it was the last glass in the barrel, so I can’t give the most accurate review. But as I tasted it, I was unimpressed. It seemed to be a poor selection for casking, as a pale ale gets its crisp bite from higher carbonation and noticeable hoppiness. Both were nearly absent and left a lukecold beer with visible sediment. The casking however, brought out the alcohol, giving the ale a whiskey like kick. I would like to try it again when it’s a little fresher, but as it stands I can’t judge it one way or another.