Been awhile since I've updated this blog. A while back (holy cow, back in July!) I sampled both red ales, the one with the wrong grain bill and the one with the correct grain bill side by side. Here are my findings. First, a photo of the two brews. First off, you'll notice a dramatic difference in color. The brew on the left is the one with the wrong grain bill.
Both had similar amounts of head when poured, the one on the left was poured first which is why some of the head is gone. The one of the left has a spicy aroma with a hint of hops. It has a very spicy taste (similar to coriander with a bit of pepper). And it is lighter in body than a typical red ale. The spicyness comes from the yeast, I think this one fermented at the upper range for the yeast.
The brew on the right has an earthy, malty aroma with a hit of hops. It has a deeply roasted, slightly coffee flavor to it, and is heavier bodied compared to the other brew. The head was a bit thicker, and persisted longer.
Both are very good brews in their own right. This goes to show how much of an impact the specialty grains can have, even if they are only a small portion of the ingredients.
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