It's got heavy carbonation to form a nice, creamy, sticky head. The color is an orange so dark that it's turning brown. The aroma reminds me of a Farmhouse Ale I recently had - earthy and a little spicy with oranges or lemon squirted in for good measure. The head leaves considerably lacing on the sides that has the tenacity of a dog on a chew toy.First sip is delightful as just a sip. All too often, a sip is too complex to really take in as an effect of the overall beverage. In this case, the taste is simple enough that it doesn't overwhelm the tastebuds. American Pale Ales might be my favorites because of their honest character.
A proper swig brings a tip-in of very gentle spice and somewhat floral hops with a bit of carbonation that fills the mouth. The middle impresses with a more grainy taste that is also very light - the beverage to this point might be properly described as "mild" or even "smooth" were it not for the carbonation bite. And the finish comes down like a hammer with a citrus-infused thump of earthy malt and some herbal hops. It is a bit rough for a finish, but I can't say I dislike it.
Bottom Line: A slightly unrefined, yet excellent American Pale Ale.
4.0/5
