62: Old Engine Oil

With a name like “Old Engine Oil,” I was expecting something pretty thick and syrupy. Something sweet and alcoholic, something that would coat your teeth in a dark, hoppy, sweet mess. The beer I imagined is nothing like the actual beer tasted. The actual beer was … robust, but not heavy-handed. Full-flavored, but eloquent. I think it needs a new name, and if we’re going to stick with the mechanical lubricant theme, I’d propose “Lightweight Synthetic Oil.” Harviestoun (awesome brewery name), you can have that name for free.

Beer Name: Old Engine Oil
Brewer: Harviestoun Brewing
Price: N/A
Sampled: March 3, 2010
Rating: 3/5
Notes: Very smoky, almost peaty, but not as assertive as a rauchbier. Canadian brewers could learn a lot from this beer. High flavor w/o high alcohol. Not as syrupy as I thought.
ABV: 6% abv
IBU: N/A
OG N/A
TG N/A
Serving Type: Bottle.