McNeills Summer Bitter

Bomber - Poured a dark amber in color with a small white head and low carbonation. Some nice lacing apparent. Aroma is is not strong, but has a citrusy hop character. Flavor is not strong either, but a nice citrus hop flavor along with medium bitterness make it quite pleasant. Some residual sweetness in the finish provides some balance. Finish is clean with a lingering bitterness. An ok bitter brew, but not outstanding.

Light and melony aroma with citrus tones waft from this amber brew. Lacing is ample from a small off-white head. Carbonation is minimal with tight bubbles. befitting a bitter. Nicely balanced with a lingering slightly sharp bitter finish. Well crafted, but not very exciting.

The Lure:
Peaches, grapefruit and cantaloup fruitiness roam atop floral hoppiness. Sweetness appears butterscotch-like at times, and for now dominates the hops, surprising for a McNeill’s brew.

The Festivities:
The low but adequate carbonation seems to attempt an emulation of cask bitters. Wooden hop dryness gets a little chalky at times. Grapefruit juice and cantaloup slices sit strong, as flowers grow sparsely around. Fruit get relatively sweet as caramel emboldens them, all the while remaining very drinkable due to airy spaces between flavors.

Transcendence:
Getting your clothes dirty, but at a picnic.

Hazy orange body with thin offwhite head. Sweet orange citrus aroma. Hollow flavor that gives a sweet tangy palate and active carbonation. Crisp clean finish.

Poured a medium golden color with an averaged sized off white head. Some floaters. Aromas of light fruits, some citrus and light toffee. Tastes of citrus, caramel and some grass in the finish. Lively body. Starts out lightly sweetand ends on a light hoppy bitter finish.