Tonight I picked up a mixed six pack from Oade’s. The mixed six is probably my favorite part of my favorite liquor store. They usually have around 600 different beers, and its safe to say that they’re largely responsible for me buying the variety of beer that I do.

Among other things, I picked up another Founder’s Devil Dancer. Brian’s shock at how little I enjoyed it last time has prompted me to try it again. Its in the fridge, and I will give it another shot, now that I’m not feeling quite as sick as I was last time. But that’s for another day.

Tonight I opened up a bottle of New Holland Cabin Fever. Its a brown ale, which I don’t always like, but I am a fan of Newcastle, so every so often I pick up one.

I was not disappointed. As a point of reference, its definitely darker than Newcastle, and pours with little head. It has a nice malty aroma, fairly sweet. The flavor has a nice hint of nuttiness to it, and a nice roastyness, that isn’t exactly coffee. The aftertaste is slightly sweet, but not too malty on your tongue. You also get a bit of bitterness in the back.

6/10

I’m really impressed by this beer. I will buy it again. Or maybe I will brew a brown ale. Hmm… I sense a new project soon.

Ian!