It's that magical time of year again people. Days are getting a little shorter, nights a little cooler, and there's a twinkle in the air... well, two of the three are true. Around this time every year one of my favorite RI breweries Tilted Barn brews 'Spruced' one of the most unique beers you will ever have. For those who do not know, Tilted Barn is on the owner's actual family farm and they will incorporate hops and other things from their farm into their beers. For 'Spruced' Tilted Barn incorporates spruce tips from their spruce trees. Each year 'Spruced' changes depending on the spruce tips and the brewing, this is the third year I have had 'Spruced' and I have to say this is my favorite.
'Spruced' pours a very hazy yellow into the glass with a nice white head. It has strong piney notes with a subtle note of oranges. It looks heavy but has a surprisingly light mouthfeel and clocking in at 5% ABV is surprisingly light. This years 'Spruced' has a very distinct and pronounced spruce flavor with a big piney flavor being the first and last thing that you taste. The spruce flavor lingers nicely on the tongue and builds slightly with each sip. The orange flavor is very subtle in between the spruce and fills out the palate nicely. This year's 'Spruced' is fantastic and definitely worth the trip to Exeter.
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