Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Beer Review: Backdraft Brown by Hook & Ladder

A few months ago I wrote about a flank steak I marinated in Backdraft Brown.  If you missed that post check it out here.  Backdraft Brown is brewed by Hook & Ladder Brewing Co. in Maryland.  While many breweries do charitable work or sponsorships, Hook & Ladder has pledged a penny from each pint and a quarter from each case to burned firefighters and other burn victims.  The brewery is run by two brothers.  One of the brothers is a firefighter, and clearly wanted to stay connected to his roots.  The brothers even brew near where they grew up.

Tasting Notes:
Poured a dark brown into a shaker pint with a nice off-white head.  Backdraft Brown has a nutty aroma with notes of caramel and roast.  Additionally, there was a hop aroma which is not always prevalent in brown ales.  Flavors of malt chocolate and a slight hint of smoke come from this light bodied beer.  It is an easy drinking beer that is not overpowering allowing you more than one.

Pairing Suggestion: Steak

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