stetzel (22), portland, Oregon, USA Apr 3, 2008 wow!do these guys do anything that sucks?the ansewer would be no.the aroma was alittle more subtle than an american ipa,the flavor was very balanced nice malt to back up the hops.the best thing was the palate smooth,and velvet.
bretupdegraff (101), Fishers, Indiana, USA Oct 9, 2008 1PT .9 FL OZ Bottle: Aroma is very hoppy and piny - citrusy and hoppy taste - very complex flavors - some malt and sweet flavor that is quickly absorbed by the bitter hop flavor - flavor sticks with you forever. Nice choice for my 100th Beer rating. There are better brews- but I selfishly could not save them for #100! adm (4), Alfold Crossways, Surrey, England does not count Oct 5, 2008 I like this beer a lot.
The first thing that hits you as you pour it is the slightly hazy amber colour and the rich old ivory head that stays for a while before falling back leaving a medium lace. Then you take a sniff and a big burst of american hops hits you smack in the face - chinook, cascade and amarillo. A gorgeous resiny, citrussy burst.
Flavour is intense, orange and burnt caramel with a nice sweet malty background balancing the hoppy tang.
Slightly oily mouthfeel, very fine creamy carbonation.
I could drink a lot of this.... DougShoemaker (2614), Toronto, Ontario, Canada Oct 2, 2008 Aroma is orange/piney hops, hazy pomegranate, small custard head. Taste is milder in the orange content than the nose implied, some good malt here too. Light bodied, nice dance of hops on the tongue. Great! Thanks Mr. Cheese Tasting. Indra (1845), Prairie Village, Kansas, USA Oct 2, 2008 500ml bottle. Freshly citric, floral nose, green, leafy and full of honeysuckle sweetness and orange, along with lighter notes of pine and grass. Lightly hazy medium copper color with a vigorous head and plenty of lacing to match. Flavor does indeed showcase plenty of American hop character, but features a nicely balancing toasty caramel maltiness throughout. Begins with fruity and sweet, turning hoppier from there onwards, showing a powerful citrus and pine quality along with a moderately strong amount of drying bitterness that makes for a snappy, resinous finish. Mouthfeel is slightly oily and finely effervescent, body is medium-full. Highly drinkable and flavorful rendition. marcus (1053), Sacramento, California, USA Sep 24, 2008 This amber ale poured with a nice off-white head and a floral aroma. There is a delicious caramel malt base with an excellent blend of balancing hops. Excellent long-lasting palate. This is a very nice brew.
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