First sip is more hoppy than your standard ale, but it's odd. Maybe I'm influenced by the label, but its single hop is like listening to a soloist when you're used to listening to a whole section of the orchestra. It's not bad, but it's a very different experience - it's more personal and intimate. I think this requires more study. Maybe a full quaff...
Tip-in is carbonation tingle and light citrus hops. The citrus that comes form the hops is lemon, no doubt about it. The middle brings a caustic rise in carbonation and acidity that overwhelms the hop taste. The bitterness is still there, but there is really just an undercurrent. The finish is where I expect the flavor to hit the high note, and it starts with a bitter twist that is quickly followed by a thick yeast and the resurgence of the lemon hops.
Bottom Line: It's simple and straight-forward, and I imagine it would be fantastic as an all-day IPA or the like, with a clean, crisp taste that is... uncomplicated.
3.0/5