It's a beautiful, cloudy red ale with a creamy head. And it is bold. The flavor is obvious and distinct, and it's a generous 6.5% alcohol by volume. Damn good? Well, yes. But for me, that depends on the situation.
My first impression was that it was a little too fruity for me. It's a little like sticking your face into a bowl of citrus—although not in an altogether bad way. Does that mean that there's a good way to stick your face into a bowl of citrus? That's probably a question for a different blog.
So while you're pondering the merits of citrus-facing (it's the new planking!), let me tell you how the second impression went. Still fruity. But there's something else there, too. Turns out this beer, under the right circumstances, is quite refreshing. Those right circumstances could be:
1) You're thirsty
2) You feel like a beer
3) You just mowed the lawn
4) You're watching TV
5) You just hammered out a killer break-dance routine
The possibilities are endless, really. But you kind of have to just feel it out. It's definitely a bright, flavorful beer that can often be just the thing you're looking for. But if you're not in the mood for an in-your-face citrus explosion, leave Fixed Gear in the fridge for next time.
So, you may be getting the impression that I'm a little on the fence about Fixed Gear. If you like a hoppy, fruity flavor, you may well love it. As for me, it's quite good, but there's plenty of beer I like better for everyday drinking. But this I can say with certainty: in all the wide world of beers dedicated to bike messengers, this is probably my favorite.
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