Rush Moving Pictures 40th Anniversary Ale
Belgian Dark Strong Ale with Riesling Must 14%
NO LONGER AVAILABLE
In honour of the 40th anniversary of Rush’s eighth studio album, Moving Pictures, Henderson Brewing and Rush have teamed up once again, this time, for a very special limited edition ale: only 1600 cases are being released! A Belgian Dark, strong ale with Riesling Must, this ale pours a gorgeous deep, ruby colour with a fine, tan head. The taste is complex, with notes of dark fruit pudding, toffee, dates, cherries, honey, bread crusts and a slight booziness. Perfect for aging, this 14% limited edition ale makes a great holiday gift.
Tasting Notes
- OG: 20.4
- IBU: 25
- SRM: 23
- Carbonation: 2.70 Volumes (High)
- Malts: Pale 2 Row, Munich, Flaked Oats, Crystal Medium, Crystal Dark, Carafa Special III
- Hops: Simcoe, Strisselspalt
- Yeast: Old World Saison Ale
- Other: Dextrose, Riesling Grape Must
- Appearance: Deep ruby brown, thin tan head
- Aroma: Stone fruit notes of figs, dates, cherries, apricots, toffee, molasses, dark bread crusts, with the grapes providing floral, honey and apple notes
- Taste: Dark fruit pudding, toffee, dates, cherries, apple, honey, floral, bread crusts, spicy yeast, slight booziness
- Taste: Dark fruit pudding, toffee, dates, cherries, apple, honey, floral, bread crusts, spicy yeast, slight booziness
- Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a spritzy carbonation
- Overall impression: A complex dark ale with an array of dark fruit character and rich bready notes supported by a bright grape fruitiness and acidity. Great for aging.