While studying for a PhD in microbiology, Jake Simmons never imagined he'd be running a brewery in a few years. Don't be afraid of a little spice, either, such as with a nice chili, as the beer's touch of bready sweetness can help subdue the fiery notes.
Smooth, supple, and medium-bodied, this dunkel should pair beautifully with a wide variety of sausages and grilled meats, or a snack of pungent cheeses. Like most great German style lagers, there's a great sense of balance here, as a touch of residual malt sweetness finds just the right counterpoint in a modest level of hop bitterness. The theme carries onward to the flavor, too, as the beer hits the palate with deep notes of rustic bread and caramel, toasty grain, and a wisp of raisin or fig.
Look for prominent malty notes of fresh bread and toast, touches of caramel, a dollop of spicy, herbal hops, and a hint of dried fruit that we often pick up in this style of beer, and others featuring a heavy dose of Munich malt. From our first go at the aroma we could tell this was a true-to-style dunkel lager-a style hailing from Munich, Bavaria.
Backpocket's Slingshot pours a deep, rich, reddish-brown with crystal clarity when held to the light, and a cap of light beige foam.
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