New Glarus Unplugged Enigma 2010 tasting

It's been a treat to revisit these New Glarus beers; due to their WI-only availability, we haven't had  any of these since we first tried them on our honeymoon.  This final beer, Enigma, was a bit different from my recollection, but in no way a letdown.

Date - 20 May 2012

Venue - My house

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Appearance - Deep gold/amber, thin film of off-white head, brilliant red highlights.

Smell - Cherry with some acidity that brightens the sensation, some vanilla, prominent oak.

Taste - Lots of oak and vanilla with an even tanginess; balanced acidity leads to a rounded berry flavour.  Clean tannic finish.

Mouthfeel - Medium-low carbonation with a medium body; disappears easily.

Overall - Dan Carey knows how to get cherry to come across loud and clear, even when it's not the main event.  This one is very easy to drink, with a round, fruity, oak flavour.  It's not as sour as I recall, but the sourness that is present acts more to balance the beer than to strip enamel.  Will definitely keep my eyes out for this one in Wisconsin, whenever we end up back there.

- Br. Absalom