Wild East Temperance

Brewery: Wild East Brewing Co. (Brooklyn, NY)

Rating: 94/100

Comments: It may be March, but Pint Journal is still finishing up our New York State Beers of Holiday Cheer. This time I’m drinking Temperance, a dark mild ale brewed by Wild East Brewing Co. It pours a beautiful coppery brown color. It’s mostly clear and the light bouncing through the beer is really captivating. This is a fantastic example of the sessionable ales served up in British pubs. It has a light body and lower carbonation so it doesn’t fill you up, along with a 3.5% abv so you can knock back a few without feeling guilty. Where does this beer not show any temperance? In the flavor! The caramel notes are full throttle in both the aroma and flavor. The beer’s slightly sweet, bready malt flavors make for a comforting and delicious ale that I’m definitely going to put into my regular rotation.