First sip is not as laid back at the smell was. It has pine hops and floral hops that positively attack the tongue with tastes. It's not subtle like the aroma was. Instead, it hit hard and fast. I was distracted for a little while, so I let the beer sit and warm a bit. I took another sip, and now, the malt has taken over, but it has done it with a gentle hand. Added to the hops, it is actually a very nice sipping beer. It seems a shame to try to gulp it, but I'm gonna.
Tip-in is grapes and citrus fruits with a bit of carbonation along the cheeks. The middle is mild biscuity malt with a sense of the hops that I noticed in that first sip. The middle is almost meditative with the serenity and smoothness, and it's just about as delightful as you can imagine. The finish sends a small wave of bitterness from the hops across the whole mouth before being tamed again by some citrus and grainy malt. It's very nice.
Bottom Line: It doesn't matter if you're a fan of their music. The beer is excellent.
4.5/5