Sunday Sips: Eliot Ness

Beer Name:  Eliot Ness

Brewed By/In:  Great Lakes Brewing Company / Cleveland, OH

ABV:  6.2%

Best Served In:  Mug or from the Bottle

Characteristics:  Ruddy, red amber lager from the bottle - beautiful!  Thick 1-inch sandy head that lasted for about a minute.  Fragrant, toasted malts, bready and herb smelling.  Smooth mouthfeel - balance of a sweet hit of the palate cut by the hops.  Earthy tasting finish.

Food-pairing:  Barbecue or Chili

Overall:  9.0 - Fresh and crisp, perfect for Fall days!  There is a malty richness with sweet notes.  I had, unfortunately, needed to take a quick break from beer but what a way to come back!?  Eliot Ness is hearty enough to make you feel warm, but light enough not to make you feel heavy, as some lagers do.  Here is a fun story of the beer from the GLBC website.

My former college roommate, Scott, inspired me to try this brew.  So I am raising my glass to you.  Slainte!