First sip is a bit bland. It definitely has the caramel malt and a bit of citrus, but it is just coming across as fairly watery, and this was not what I signed up for. I wanted a beer with a bit of flavor and a bit of charm, and this has left me feeling... empty. Empty and angry - I bought a six pack of these things. Wait, just wait. I have not given this beer the right treatment. A swig is due.
Tip-in is loads of carbonation burn with citrus and caramel swooshing around like it's a party. The middle sends the carbonation to the roof of the mouth to cause havoc while the malt becomes a bit more like bread on the bottom with a honey glaze on top. the hops are definitely lurking in the background, trying to bolster the whole experience. The finish comes in with a wave of bitterness that starts on the bottom of the mouth and rises quickly. Hops are forward, and then the retreat to let citrus be the lasting impression along with the bitterness.
Bottom Line: I expected more, and I expected better, but it is probably a very good compliment to some heavy or salty food.
2.5/5