New Beer Friday: Spring Weekend Edition

Spring will be sprung this weekend and with it comes brand new beers that are as fresh and innocent as two kittens having a snuggle fight on a pile of Pink Power Ranger posters. If you’re looking for a little spring freshness in a glass, I invite you to check out these new local offerings.

Talisman Promontory Pale Ale – A nice Cascade hop driven pale ale. Pine and citrus work well with the subtle caramel malts. 5.5% ABV @ Talisman

Talisman The Dagda IPA – The nose has malt sweetness detected balanced by grapefruit and pine.
Nice malt and hop balance with flavors of rich earthiness coupled with malt and citrus flavors. Nice IPA 6.6% ABV @ Talisman

Talisman Iron Age Oatmeal Stout – Nose has coffee, roasted malts. Taste is coffee up front, some oats are present, a touch of chocolate. There’s a slight sourness in the finish which is typical for the style. 5.6% ABV @ Talisman

Talisman Bel’s Fury Red Ale – The nose is malty with some piney and herbal hops. The taste is mostly fruity malts with s …