Poured an red-tan body with a white head. Some lacing.<br /> Lots of hops in the nose. Some sweetness in the nose too.<br /> Nice balance between the malt and hop. The maltiness is a little more pronounced than the hops even. This beer really works just from the balance.<br /> A bit fizzy on the mouth though.<br />

Completely not what I expected. This one pours a light brown color with a very light creamy head. The aroma is complex and does not smell like a pale and I think this should really be labeled as something else. Flavor is balanced but only slightly, there is a battle going on for flavor dominance in this ale. Creamy and full in the mouthfeel, with a taste that is slightly musty and sweaty sort of like a california common. It is well worth a try though if you can find it. I happened to find this one while driving across Wyoming of all places.

malty aroma. sun-like brown appearance, translucent. tastes really good, sweet malty with pretty &#40;floral&#41; hops and such. feels good, creamy, full, but a bit dry in the end. overall, very good, but nothing too great. reminded me of a maltier , sweeter anchor steam that seemed to be alot more full. well, that&#39;s strange.

Old notes. Very clean maltiness with a touch of dark fruit in the aroma. Creamy, solid medium body with lots of malt and dark fruit. Aroma also contains a graininess from the use of German malts. A plummy earthiness and a dried biscuit flavor also prevails with an underlying caramel/toffee taste. One of their best beers. I always thought of this one as an Alt beer gone crazy than an American pale.

Nice crisp citrusy hop aroma &#40;but only if you strain to detect it&#41;. Slight pine hints. Amber color with small head, good retention and lacing. Decent malt sweetness upfront. Clean with a little caramel taste. Nice finishing bitterness. Hop flavors are nice &#40;somewhat herbal&#41;, but understated.