March 20th, 2021 - A Dead Man's Path Up To Thunder Mountain

 

Hello metalheads and craft beer freaks!!  The Meista here with another great pairing for ya...  "Dead Man's Path" by Malevolent Creation and a tasty Thunder Mountain Black Out German-style Schwarzbier from the fine folks at Proper Brewing Company!  

Album Info:

• Artist: Malevolent Creation
• Title: "Dead Man's Path"
• Recorded: 2015 at S.B.S. Recording Studio in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Geller Cellar Recording Studio in Mahopac, New York, and Shredly Studios in North Tonawanda, New York
• Release date: October 2nd, 2015 (12th studio album by Malevolent Creation)
• Record company: Century Media 
• Production: Dan Swanö 
• Album cover art: German Latorres 
• Personnel: Jason Blachowicz (bass), Justin DiPinto (drums), Phil Fasciana (guitars), Gio Geraca (guitars), and Brett Hoffmann (vocals) 
• Musical style: Death metal
• Major themes: Death, warfare, the industrial military complex, violence, fear, darkness, oblivion, insanity, isolation, etc.
• Notes: Sadly, this was the last Malevolent Creation with vocalist Brett Hoffmann.  Hoffmann left the band in 2016 and died in 2018 from colon cancer.  Rest in power Brett!!
• Tracks: 

1. "Dead Man's Path"
2. "Soul Razer"
3. "Imperium (Kill Force Rising)"
4. "Corporate Weaponry"
5. "Blood Of The Fallen"
6. "Resistance Is Victory"
7. "12th Prophecy"
8. "Extinction Personified"
9. "Fragmental Sanity"
10. "Face Your Fear"
11. "Carnivorous Misgivings" (bonus track)
12. "Dominated Resurgency" (bonus track)

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Proper Brewing Company (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Website: http://www.properbrewingco.com/
• Brew: Thunder Mountain Black Out German-style Schwarzbier
• Style: Schwarzbier / Dark Lager
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 5.0%
• Pour: The Thunder Mountain Black Out pours a very, very dark brown (almost ink black) with a  thin, off-white head that dissipates fairly quickly, leaving sparse, soapy lacing.
• Nose: The nose is malty, toasty, roasty, and slightly sweet.  There are aromas of dark roasted malts, toasted dark bread, burnt toffee, hints of dark chocolate, and a hint of smoke.
• Taste: The taste of the Thunder Mountain Black Out follows the nose with malty, earthy, toasty, roasty, and slightly bittersweet flavors.  There are notes of roasted malts, spicy hops, mild coffee, cocoa, caramel/toffee, subtle dark fruit, a hint of smoke, and a hint of licorice.
• Mouthfeel: Light to medium-bodied with moderate carbonation the mouthfeel is very smooth with low bitterness and a dry, slightly sweet finish.

Overall pairing: The Thunder Mountain Black Out from Proper Brewing is a tasty, roasty, and very crushable dark brew... great for the dark elements of Malevolent Creation's killer "Dead Man's Path" album!  Those roasted malts blend wonderfully well with the thunderous crunch of the guitars, bass, and drums while the hint of smokiness goes great with the brutal vocals! 'Nuff said!

Cheers and hails... keep it metal and keep it craft!!