Dismal Nitch is named for the purportedly darkish, depressing cove where Lewis & Clark were stranded in 1805. But anyone who has been here knows how the water sparkles, birds skipping through streaks of sun bleached driftwood, how the dense fog curls its fingers around each tree limb, glinting, dispersing, reforming in a complex and beautiful homogeneity. And beyond and behind all that the gentle but persistent hum of tide winds through the steel braces of the Megler Bridge. Perfect place for a dim, bright, dense, light, dark, lager.
Appearance: Black with ruby highlights, off-white foam.
Aroma: Dark, roasty coffee, warm toasted bread, dark chocolate.
Flavor: Medium malt sweetness with a mild, roasted malt flavor.
Brewer's Notes
Dismal Nitch is the winter installment of Fort George’s Seasonal Lager Series. 1% of sales benefits North Coast Surfrider Foundation.
Hops: Hallertau, Mittlefru, Crosby, Sterling
Malts: Weyermann Pilsner, Weyermann Munich, Weyermann Carafa, Briess Chocolate
Yeast: Augustiener
