This weekend, I had the pleasure of my first ever Holyrood
9a experience, just off of Cowgate in Edinburgh. In typical wee Drunken Chef
fashion I immediately enquired about the selection of dark ales on tap and having
experienced Alechemy brewing before, I was intrigued by limited edition Carynx.
This distinctive ale brewed in celebration of Alechemy’s
200th brew is a unique take on a Saison ale using a blend of dark malts and a
mixture of hops. Traditionally Saison ales are pale slightly more carbonated ales
and have a fruitier, spicy taste and aroma. The Carynx however is dark, almost black
when poured thanks to the addition of the malts but retains the spicier,
fruitier notes of a true Saison. Also typical of a Saison, the Carynx is a
medium strength 6% ABV.
The aroma is slightly citrusy and peppery with a hint of the
roasted malt. The flavour is more peppery and less citrusy with more roasted
malt plus a little spice and a nice subtle bitter finish. The body is a lovely
medium and although I’m not usually a fan of heavily carbonated ales, this one
has a great mouthfeel and texture. Overall, this unique ale is well deserving of its place as Ale of the Day.
My Score: 8.5/10
Girlfriend’s Score: 9/10
The wee Drunken Chef Rating: 8.75/10
Alechemy beers are brewed at one of two Alechemy Breweries based
in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland. I should also point out that I’m not
consistently misspelling Alchemy, it is in fact Ale-chemy. Have one for me, cheers
for reading!
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