Three Heads Loopy Oatmeal Red

OK folks, it's been a rough couple days between insanely high pollen counts, long work hours, body exhaustion etc.  But the time has come for me to re assume my mantle as the beacon of hope and safety in this insidious zombie beerpocalypse.  So come sit by the fire fellow survivors and listen to my tale of another brew I have done some recon on.

5/23/2013

Brew: Loopy Oatmeal Red Ale
Origin: Three Heads Brewery Honeoye Falls, NY
Type: Imperial Red Ale
ABV: 6.6%

If poured correctly at a 45 degree angle into a proper beer glass this brew presents with a deep red/caramel color with a thick fluffy head which emits a clean fresh aroma of roasted barley and oats which left me feeling comforted and looking forward to that first taste.  The first sip brings a strong hoppy bite which carries through the experience to the finish.  If left to sit on the tongue for a few moments one can notice undertones of espresso and even a note of dark chocolate.  Once the tastes merge together I feel as if this is a brew that can be enjoyed on a cold winters night wrapped in a blanket perhaps when coupled with a shepherd's pie or a chicken stew.  The hearty body of this brew stands up to even a palate as discerning of mine and despite its only slightly above average ABV percentage, this brew definitively stands upto any taster and leaves the drinker with a loopy feeling so this brew does not disappoint when it comes to the claims set out by its name.

The finish of this beer has a slightest notes of tropical fruit which after a hearty brew with a strong hoppy bite is much appreciated and leaves the drinker feeling loopy and serene.

In conclusion, although I generally tend to avoid a brew with any sort of hoppy bite as I will admit that I have never been a fan of IPAs, I felt it necessary to put my person prejudices aside and open my palate upto a more biting beer in order to appropriately guide a survivor who has a predilection for IPAs and other beers with bitter tones to it.  While I did not fall head over heels with this particular brew, I definitely left me feeling a little loopy and after the trying week I've had it was much appreciated.  So while many havens of the brewed and malty carry this particular beer around me, for this post I will plug Seaford Beverage on Merrick road in Seaford, Long Island.  So make your way to your local distributor and if they don't carry it, call out with an authoritative tone, I WANNA GET LOOPY!

Drink Well and Drink Responsibly

Cheers!
J. Christopher Patricks