That first sip brings a little pine, a little floral, a little sweet, a bit caramel, and possibly a tiny bit of citrus. The effect is nice and balanced, which is not entirely expected. I expect a beer that has a lot of hops to be off-balance when it comes to a sip, but this one is almost smooth, even with the sharpness of the hops.
A full, manly drink shows a tip-in of light carbonation and floral and citrus hops. They aren't biting, at least not yet; they may already be tempered by the malt. The middle is as smooth as the sip was - it has a significant amount of flavor, with the floral hops taking center stage and a caramel and sweet hops keep the bitterness at bay admirably. As the finish approaches, the malt morphs into a a kind of spice that walks alongside the hops as they seem to turn to pine. Bitterness lays around on the tongue for a little while after the beer is gone, but a sweetness on the lips cures that quick enough.
Bottom Line: Beer from a can? Yes, it can work well.
4.0/5