First sip is a taste explosion! Actually, it's not that, but I'm pretty sure I read that on the can or something. Instead, it's a strong taste, but it is strangely dusty without being bitter up front, but bitterness hits in the end. It has citrus and a light caramel malt doing the work of solidifying the whole thing. I don't know that sipping this would be bad, but I drink like they do in Scotland.
Tip-in is sweet grapefruit and oranges with a lightly sizzling carbonation. The middle is an expanse of rich caramel malt with the citrus playing baseball in the massive room it's been given. The finish is a tinge of bitterness left on the tongue while sweetness is left on the lips.
Bottom Line: Not a bad beer at all, but an international reputation deserves better.
2.5/5