Northwoods Ale

My Northwoods Ale has been in the bottle for two weeks and thus far has really been tasting nice. I think that if I can hold off for a bit longer before drinking more of them, the flavors will really come togther even more.

This beer turned out to be much lighter than what I had intended....I used a recipe for a British bitter, but had to cut the grains in half when it came time to mash. The beer pours a very light golden color, with a very thin white head. The first aroma that hits you is the maple syrup. I put the maple syrup in during the secondary and I think that gives it the presence in the aroma more. Not much of a taste from the syrup, but a little sweetness. The wild rice gives it a little dry finish and a very distinct taste. The wild rice isn't overwhelming in my mind, but it's definitely there. Overall I'm pleased. The last time I made this beer it was more of a brown ale, and I would say this beer is closer to a lager, with very little hop presence and a smoothness to it. I'm thinking it will age well. Wild rice is fun to brew with, but time consuming because you have to boil it before hand.