Simon Girty from Draai Laag Brewing Company is an 8% Belgian Strong Dark Ale, available in 1 PT 0.9 FL. OZ bottles. The ale is brewed with honey, cocoa, and orange peel, and is recommended to age this a year or two. It is said that this beer becomes more intense tasting at room temperature, and can be aged for a max of 5 years.
Simon Girty, the person, was an American frontiersman, born near Harrisburg PA. A very controversial figure from history, he defected during the Revolution (referred to as a turncoat) to the British and led Indian raids on his own people.
Pouring to an orange/brown color with a tan head, this beer is best served in a trappist, tulip, or tumbler glass. Aromas of dark fruit and malt, with rich flavors of cocoa, orange, and dark malts. A little tart, this beer is also unfiltered, so you will see some sediment that has settled since bottling.
Go try this and many from from Draai Laag, they are making some interesting and out of the box beers!
