
First sip is a LOT smoother than I had expected. Instead, it is sweet malt with assorted fruits (too quick past the tongue to identify them all) that definitely have a twang of grit and of tartness to them. Yes, I am saying that it has grit and is also smooth - if you have a problem with that, leave a comment. The grit is more like an earthiness, so it doesn't really harsh the mellow effect.
Tip-in is heavy grains and even a tiny bit of bread. The carbonation is fairly light right off the bat, and orange and tangerines - definitely citrus something - provides highlights just before the middle slides in. When it comes, it brings a surprisingly smooth (almost creamy, but NOT creamy) center with grains and earth around the outside. The finish arrives with a tartness that doesn't bite, but it meanders into the mouth, makes itself known, and then walks out, knowing its job is done.
Bottom Line: Not bad, but an ultimately forgettable beer.
2.75/5