This is a brand new doppelbock from Winnipeg's Half Pints Brewing. Although Isolator is described on the label as a "malty bock", the nose is more hoppy than you might expect for a beer with a relatively low IBU of 17. The colour is a dark red. The beer clocks in at a robust 8.6% ABV, so it's not surprising that it has a boozy finish. The taste is quite malty; it's also rich and slightly sweet.
This beer should be served at a warmer temperature (around 10ºC). And you'll want to drink it slowly to savour its complex flavours.
Isolator was released last Saturday at the Half Pints brewery in St. James and will be available in Liquor Marts this week. Sometimes these special or seasonal releases aren't available at every LC, so it's wise to call ahead and confirm the beer is there before you make the trip.
Sounds like a tasty beverage. The name is kind of strange though. Is it called Isolator because it gives you terrible gas?
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