First sip is that of a watered down IPA. It tastes really weak, and even the hops aren't coming out that strong. It just doesn't have the kick of flavor that I'm used to tasting with a good APA. This definitely wouldn't stand up to any kind of significant food, and it really seems like it doesn't stand up for itself at all.
A bigger draught is more of the same. Much more. I could see an argument being made for this as a beer to pound a few of, and I can't argue against it. This would probably be a good replacement for Bud or Coors as a beer just to kick back and mindlessly guzzle, but they aren't charging Bud prices, are they? The taste in essence is a hideously watered down APA - hops spiked with malt with a hint of citrus.
I expected too much from the beverage. Being a local beer that the local Nashvillians rave about, I anticipated a great, sweeping victory. What I got was uninspired. It's certainly not a terrible beverage, but it's not the great beverage that it could have been.
2.25/5