Nowhere to Be
Every sip of Open Road is a journey through Alberta's landscape, a voyage through time, and an invitation to savour life's simple pleasures.
The legend of Open Road began with a desire to encapsulate a long-forgotten feeling. It was a feeling of freedom, of being unburdened by the constraints of time and responsibility. It was the sensation of cruising down the winding back roads of Alberta with the sun warming your back and the wind playing with your hair. There was nowhere to be, and no rush to get there. It was a journey, and it deserved to be celebrated.
At Troubled Monk, we were determined to bottle this feeling, and we did it with an American brown ale that is as rich and complex as the Alberta landscape itself. Open Road is a beer that caters to a wide spectrum of beer enthusiasts. For those who cherish dark beer, it provides a malty, comforting embrace. For those who are just beginning to explore the world of craft beer, it offers a smooth and inviting introduction.
Open Road is no ordinary beer. It is a brew that has won recognition and accolades, solidifying its place in the hearts of beer lovers everywhere. In 2016, at the esteemed World Beer Cup in Philadelphia, Open Road proudly claimed the Silver medal in the American Brown Ales category. This victory is not just a testament to its quality; it is a celebration of the brewery's dedication to our craft.
What makes Open Road Brown Ale truly exceptional is the harmonious blend of malt and hops, striking a perfect balance that resembles the art of roasting coffee. As you take that first sip, the residual sugars that have eluded fermentation give it a sweetness, like a Snickers in a glass. It's nutty, it's chocolaty, and it's everything you could ever hope for in a glass of beer.
Open Road is for those who are searching for something a little darker and malt-forward in their beer. Its flavour profile is an adventure in itself. As you savour it, pumpernickel bread and raisins dance across your palate, enticing your taste buds. But just when you think you have it all figured out, it finishes with a delightful touch of chocolate. The hops, however, are not to be forgotten; they subtly introduce a hint of citrus and pine, balancing out the sweetness and making Open Road an easy-drinking, dark beer that leaves you yearning for more.
