Solace
Firestone Walker Brewing Co. — Paso Robles, CA
Stats:
Description: "Firestone Walker presents Solace, an ode to warmer weather in the northern hemisphere. A hint of citrus fruit and clove aroma are followed by tangy dry malt flavor and a silky finish making it an approachable and refreshing session beer. We bring you this beer unfettered, a craftily unfiltered ale full of flavor and perfectly constructed to compliment those lazy warm days ahead. Ideal for washing down fish tacos or other south o’ the border-inspired dishes." — Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Random thoughts: As we near the end of summer, I thought it's fitting to celebrate with a summer beer. As a limited edition seasonal release, Solace fits the bill. Prior to tasting, I had never heard of Firestone Walker or Solace. After checking their website, I learned that they consider themselves to be Pale Ale specialists. Solace is fermented in oak barrels. Not sure what that does for the beer, but I hope I don't get splinters.
The tasting: Color is light golden yellow and a bit hazy. Carbonation is light. It almost looks like juice. Not a lot of aroma. Body is medium. It has a very creamy mouth feel, which is unusual, but nice. It's almost buttery. I wonder if this comes from the yeast? Taste is primarily citrus with no strong hop flavors. I could see myself adding a lemon to this, but you really don't need to given the citrus flavors that are already present. Overall it's very smooth and nicely balanced.
Rating: 4 star. Really Good! I want this again. Not too light, but very refreshing. I'm really glad I picked Solace up and look forward to sampling the two other Firestone Walkers in my fridge. This is a really great beer—and no splinters!
Have you tried Solace or any other Firestone Walker beers? If so, let me know what you think.
Here's to a happy and safe Labor Day weekend! I hope I've given you a few ideas for weekend beverages. I'm taking the weekend off. Next post is Tuesday.
Firestone Walker Brewing Co. — Paso Robles, CA
Stats:
- Style: Wheat Ale
- Bitterness: 25 IBU
- ABV: 6.0%
- Malts: North American 2-Row Malted Barley, North American White Wheat Malt, Toasted Wheat, Munich Malt, Acidulated Malt, German (Weyermann) Cara-Wheat, German (Weyermann) Cara-Foam
- Hops: Yakima Valley Willamette, French Strissel Spalt
- Sampled: 12 oz. bottle
Description: "Firestone Walker presents Solace, an ode to warmer weather in the northern hemisphere. A hint of citrus fruit and clove aroma are followed by tangy dry malt flavor and a silky finish making it an approachable and refreshing session beer. We bring you this beer unfettered, a craftily unfiltered ale full of flavor and perfectly constructed to compliment those lazy warm days ahead. Ideal for washing down fish tacos or other south o’ the border-inspired dishes." — Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Random thoughts: As we near the end of summer, I thought it's fitting to celebrate with a summer beer. As a limited edition seasonal release, Solace fits the bill. Prior to tasting, I had never heard of Firestone Walker or Solace. After checking their website, I learned that they consider themselves to be Pale Ale specialists. Solace is fermented in oak barrels. Not sure what that does for the beer, but I hope I don't get splinters.
The tasting: Color is light golden yellow and a bit hazy. Carbonation is light. It almost looks like juice. Not a lot of aroma. Body is medium. It has a very creamy mouth feel, which is unusual, but nice. It's almost buttery. I wonder if this comes from the yeast? Taste is primarily citrus with no strong hop flavors. I could see myself adding a lemon to this, but you really don't need to given the citrus flavors that are already present. Overall it's very smooth and nicely balanced.
Rating: 4 star. Really Good! I want this again. Not too light, but very refreshing. I'm really glad I picked Solace up and look forward to sampling the two other Firestone Walkers in my fridge. This is a really great beer—and no splinters!
Have you tried Solace or any other Firestone Walker beers? If so, let me know what you think.
Here's to a happy and safe Labor Day weekend! I hope I've given you a few ideas for weekend beverages. I'm taking the weekend off. Next post is Tuesday.
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