Barrel Draught from the jug at the GABF, Colorado Convention Center 29/09/2005 Golden coloured and hoppy. Crisp on the palate. Some dryness and bitterness in a lasting finish.

Great red, in the vein of Killian’s, but with much more flavor/palate. Excellent with a good steak.

Clear and amber-colored, with full froth atop, very presentable. Nose is soft and yeasty, lightly hoppy, some citrus, lemon and orange, apples, bright and inviting. Taste: coppery feel at first, light, and easily consumed. High, high drinkability, if light in texture and feel. Light, but appreciable hops, crisp taste, drinks down like a dream. Very close to an ESB, less like an amber, though they call it a "red" so I’ll leave it at that. In their words,"a red ale in the style of British "Nothern Style Brown Ale"...I’m confused..."although," says the brewer, "I toned down the bitterness some and added a little East Kent Goling aroma hop." Hmmm....malt is big and in charge, but the hops are no slackers, either. Very nice session ale, this one works, yes, it does.