 Gregis (733), Overland Park, Kansas, USA
May 5, 2008 Pours a hazy dark copper with fine sediment, a towering, frothy off-white head that sticks around for quite some time, eventually leaving behind wispy lace. Once the head settles, the aroma comes through: dusty caramel and bready malts with floral and mildly earthy hop notes in support. Light to medium-bodied, with soft carbonation, it finishes lightly bitter and with just a hint of sourness. The flavor is of sweet, lightly sour and bready malt with notes of caramel and floral hops finishing a bit tinny but not in a way that detracts from the overall effect. A refreshingly different interpretation of the style, this one may not "wow" you, but it isn’t half bad.
bhensonb (2288), Woodland, California, USA
Apr 25, 2008 12 oz. bottle. The ale surged out. Amber color with a two finger off-white head. Wonderful floral hop aroma - I’m in England. Medium body with fine carbonation. Flavor is more caramel malt than hop, but there is nearly enough bitter in the finish to remedy that. It’s really good, and it might fit ESB or Strong Ale across the pond.
dukefan (159), Aurora, Illinois, USA
Apr 17, 2008 Tasted at the brewery in Battle Creek. Warm sweetness that stands up well to a malty backbone.
Optigon (491), Bloomington, Indiana, USA
Mar 24, 2008 Pours amber with a light, fine, white head. Aroma is lightly grapey, fruity smell. Flavor is sweet with tropical, grapey flavors. Not bad, not great either.
beerdad (28), Kansas, USA
Mar 19, 2008 Bottled. Pours reddish-brown with a large off white head. Lacking much aroma, a little alcohol and not much else. Watery, with a tinge of citrus. Can vaguely taste roasted malt. Aftertaste is of soap. Not that tasty.
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