Wednesday, December 14, 2011

5 Rabbit 5 Vulture

The label describes it as an Oaxacan-style dark ale brewed with ancho chili. Apparently, in Aztec mythology, 5 vulture is one of the five gods of excess that serve to warn us of our baser instincts. Hmmm. No excess here. I had this on draft at the map room a few months ago and had hoped it had a little more heat. I also remember liking it anyway! So tonight I bought a six pack and I'm not disappointed. I just wish the Chicago brewers had been a little more humble when they entered the market.

2 comments:

  1. More humble? Less overstated?

    Is it anywhere near the Pepper Spite at Founders? Sounds like no, but good anyway?

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  2. I recently revisited this 5 Vulture and the taste has changed / improved markedly. The difference - it's almost like they read my post and upped the hot. It finishes much hotter now. In my humble opinion, it's a big improvement.

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