The Sword Iron Swan Ale

The popularity of craft brews has really exploded recently all over the country, all over the state of Texas, all over Austin.  Hell, even our rock bands are getting in on it.  Austin stoner metal band The Sword have teamed with Blanco's Real Ale to give birth to a nice little concoction called The Sword Iron Swan Ale.  The beer is a dark amber, almost coppery color with a good head that dissipates quickly.  The aroma is of malts and earth, and the initial flavor is one of subtle sweetness (hints of fruit) and maltiness.  It finishes dry and bitter with just a little bit of spice.  This is a great medium-bodied beer that's way, way too easy to drink.  I give it my utmost stamp of approval.

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You may as well listen to the song that the beer gets its name from to really take it all in.