First sip is significantly more citrus than I smelled. Maybe I'm hard of smelling, but it is bright and airy, which counters the musty smell that I had. I was really expecting it to taste like a plant growing in the corner of a professor's dingy old office, but this is really not that at all. The sip is crisp and sharp, and I like it quite a bit. But I also like swigging a beer.
Tip-in is significant carbonation burn (expected) with citrus hops all bright and shiny at the forefront, and slight grains milling around in the back. The middle is more malty with a thin caramel and some spices and pine needles tickling the top of the mouth. The finish is a crescendo of carbonation, and the musty yeast that I smelled asserts itself right before the trail-off, which is lightly floral and citrus without all that much bitterness.
Bottom Line: Well balanced and a very nice mix of hops, this beer is a surprise win right out of the gate.
4.0/5