Day 17: Ruckus Brewing Co.'s Hedonism Red Ale

This one had a lot going for it right off the bat. Ruckus Brewing Co.? Who doesn't love a good ruckus? I have owned and loved both a Honda Ruckus and a Honda Big Ruckus (easily both the ugliest and most wonderful thing on two wheels).

Hedonism? Yes, please. And a label depicting said hedonism? Wunderbar!

I like reds anyway, and I like foam. A foamy red...so nice. Completely apart from all of the aesthetics which had already appealed to my inner nutjob, this beer was fantastic. More than any other so far I found myself holding back, forcing myself to sip and savour because I knew I only had one of them. And it's from Milford, NY, so who knows if I'm ever going to have another?

Nearly perfectly balanced, nothing comes out and overpowers anything else. Rich maltiness, complex without being too heavy, just enough bite. I don't know what caused it, but the lingering aftertaste is possibly the best part of the whole experience. 

I have to admit I've grabbed the bottle a few times since just to smell it. If this beer were alive I'd be a stalker right now.

Two six packs and a restraining order!