Time for a quick one before rest. Brewdog's Dogma is another eclectic little brew from the Scots, 7.8% abv along with heather honey, kola nuts, poppy seeds and guarana. Interesting additions to a hefty malt bill and mix of US and English hops, Bramley Cross and Amarillo.
330ml bottle, served chilled. Pouring with an amber body, little maroon hints on the edges. Bubbly fluffy head, settling to a fine whisp.
Spicy honey sweetness on the nose, almost some malt extract before it goes in the boil. Oily almost buttered toast along with fresh lavender and some beefy hops.
Taste is herbal with a touch of heather followed by a good wallop of meaty, dry hops followed once again by a chunky malt character. When I first tried this it had reminders of Stone's Arrogant Bastard and I noted that Amarillo hops are big on the bill in this ale also. A slightly vinous note and a little bit of sweetness and caramel on the finish.
A warming strong ale. The additions are noticeable but certain don't push this into 'heather ale' territory, the hops make sure they have their rightful place. Go and try some...
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