Booze Reviews: Damnation

Subject: Damnation

Brewing Company: Russian River Brewery Company in Somona County, CA

ABV: 7.75%

Location of Purchase: Beer Garden in PA (6/20/10)

Date of Consumption: 6/20/10

Analysis: I picked this one up simply because it looked like this:



As a horror fan, this looked like a horror-themed alcoholic good time. Usually, I know better than to get brew based on marketing and name, but this one seemed too good to pass up. It also was pretty pricy for a one bottle beer exploration Damnation? Shoulda been called Heavenly-nation...or something like that. As a newbie to Belgian brewing, I had no idea what to expect from this beer, but it was pleasantly surprised. Not a dark beer, but is still a full, strong beer. You could taste the alcohol and you feel pretty damn good after one.

Even though it is not advised, I popped off the cork and waited a few minutes before drinking it straight from the bottle. Look if you are going to buy something that looks as cool and funky as this bottle, you have to at least try it from said bottle. And as I always say, if it feels right, go with it.

A second beer was served in a hefeweizen glass and enjoyed just as well as the bottle.

Bonus to the name, label and packaging.



Final Verdict: Great bottle, great beer. It's an expensive brew but I recommend it on a nice chilled-out day.