Double 5am Saint

The malty chewiness is exactly what I wanted out of a red ale, and the 10% ABV hides itself dangerously well in the fruitiness. Sipped it slow over an hour and it only got better as it warmed up.

That first sip hits with the full 10% ABV warmth but the double hopping keeps it from feeling heavy — the fruitiness really comes through behind all that malt. It's dangerously smooth for a red ale this strong, so I'll be pacing myself with this one.

That deep red pour and the chewy malt body make this taste way bigger than your average red ale. The double hopping gives it a nice fruity kick that balances the 10% without feeling hot. A solid sipper for a cold night.