Our first small brewery stop is at Double Barley Brewing in Smithfield, North Carolina with the tag line “Small Town, Big Beer”. Here is what I would drink in an initial taster tray…
Starting big with
Double Dubbel – “A classic Belgian Dubbel brewed with Belgian Pilsen, Munich and wheat malts along with the addition of the darkest Beligan Candi Syrup. Fermented with a Belgian yeast strain, starting at a lower than typical temperature, creating subtle classic Belgian phenols without overwhelming.”
Field of Dreams – “American style wheat beer with peaches grown in NC. Finished with Sorachi Ace hops and lemon zest to add a refreshing boost of citrus.”
Abby’s Amber Ale – “A dark copper, medium bodied beer with a nice malt balance. Maris Otter and Crystal malts give this beer a rich character while not being overly malty.”
Wilma’s Wandering Eye IPA – “A very drinkable Imperial IPA. Pronounced but nicely balanced hop profile. Pours amber red with a thick white head. Subtle notes of orange are present but fade quickly.”