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Dock Street's Prisoner of Hell is heavenly

POSTED: Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 5:15 PM

Filed Under: barstool scientist | Booze | Brew Revue

Courtesy of Dock Street

Dock Street (701 S. 50th St.) has decided to head in an unexpected direction with January's Firkin of the Month. Their new Prisoner of Hell ale presents the sipper with a delicate blend of sharp pepper, smooth Belgian flavor and fiery chilies, all in perfect harmony. As I drank my fill, I found myself wondering how this curious beer came to be. Thankfully, Dock Street brewer Ben Potts was kind enough to explain the specifics. Cask ales, in accordance with English tradition, get fermented twice over. The second time around, the brew carbonates naturally in the firkin; it's during this round that the hallmark flavors of the Prisoner of Hell make their appearance. Potts adds one ancho, two pulla and three guajillo chilies to the brew, and their presence is definitely felt in the beer's subtle-yet-spicy kick. Dock Street's Firkin of the Month goes until it kicks, so get up there ASAP if you want a glass of the heat.

MIchelle

Posted 2011-02-01 12:52:48

This beer sounds awesome, I must try it!

Posted by Adrian Pelliccia @ 5:15 PM Permalink | Post a comment

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