Time to Makeweight

Another January, another run of Furthermore Makeweight ($11.99, 6-pack).  Almost makes it worth dealing with subzero temps on a daily basis. If you haven't had Makeweight, it's a crazy combination of English, American and Belgian style ales that comes out tasting very balanced, with the Belgian candy sugar up front, bringing an 8.5%ABV with it.  The sweetness is offset nicely by mild dose of Kent Goldings hops. This beer gives the odd sensation of having alot going on, yet it's also focused, with a combination of  a peppery spice and caramel sweetness. Brewer Aran Madden does a great job of unequally blending these styles to make it work, but I would expect no less from him.  The lineup of Furthermore beers proves he's quite adept at coming up with beers that challenge us, and this is one of their best.