The Reverend, was created in tribute to the life of our friend Tom Boogaard’s grandfather, an ordained Episcopal Reverend. Tom was inspired by the life of his grandfather and wanted to create a tribute beer that contained his sterling traits. True to the spirit and character of the departed Reverend, this beer is strong willed, assertive, and pure of heart.
Our brewers included as many authentic imported Belgian specialty malts as they could, making this the perfect beer for folks who love malty beers and are ready to take the next step. A divinely complex and beautifully layered beer with hints of dark cherries, currants, and molasses, complimented by an underlying spiciness. Sinfully smooth considering the high alcohol content. (Description provided by company)
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The Reverend is a blessed quad
The Reverend poured an amber-to-garnet with a thin beige head which dissolved to a ring with some slippery lacing. At first, my nose was overcome by some bright fruit smell (kinda like Concord grapes) but it smelled much darker (plums, cherries) after the initial smell and was accompanied by molasses. The taste is dark fruits and molasses with a bit of grass on the aftertaste. Hides the alcohol well, so be careful. Feels medium bodied and smooth on the tongue.