Golden Road Either Side of the Hill

Brewed by Golden Road Brewing
Style: American Strong Ale
Los Angeles, California USA

Serve in Snifter, Trappist glass

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On tap. Pours with a clear orange body with a lasting off-white head that leaves great lace. Aromas are malty, biscuity, sort of a goldfish cracker note. Lots of PNW american hops in the nose, citrusy and slightly overripe fruit (sort of columbusy or possibly centennial). Flavors are very sweet, bready and malty. A bit cheesecake like with mild diacetyl. Citrusy hops. Medium bubbles. Not my favorite.

A solid if rather staid addition to the Golden Road line-up. Seems to lack a certain kick that I expect from strong ales but that could be that I am more accustomed to bigger versions. Slight ABV burn and good malt backbone.

Draft. Amber beer with a dark cream colored head. Sumemr fruit aroma. Sumemr fruit and light grapefruit flavor with light pine and caramel. Medium bodied. Summer fruit and light grapefruit lingers with caramel.