2008-06-04

A Fear of Blood Tends to Create a Fear of Flesh

Avery Brewing Co. makes a singular beer whose labeling is as seductive as Eve's apple. It's called Samael's Oak-aged Ale.

It is 15.53 percent alcohol by volume.

It tastes a little like scotch; less complex than a barleywine but with a great warmth and a firm but gentle bite. It smells fruity and earthy, like a mix of apples, witch hazel, and, yes, oak. The label states it's made with Rocky Mountain water, malted barley, hops, yeast, turbinado sugar, and American oak chips.

Not to be overlooked is the label's flavor text:

"Samael is the prince of demons, the angel of death, accuser and destroyer. Filled with enmity towards man, he planted the vine, the forbidden tree of paradise. Behold his venom and vengeance, both sweet and tempting, enticing you, his spellbound victim, within his wings."

He's also a pushover final boss: rescue Kaufman at the Indian Runner so he can show up at the last cutscene to toss a vial of aglaophotis (the one hidden inside the motorcycle) at your daughter and exorcise the demon. From there, use the rifle and run in a counter-clockwise circle to avoid the lightning attacks.

Online walkthroughs (consulted for proper spelling of "aglaophotis") also suggest you can camp in one corner of the room and snipe him until the game ends. That tactic is weak sauce.

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