Ernest (4186), Boulder, Colorado, USA Mar 12, 2002 Medium orange-brown. Aroma is moderately malty (cookie, caramel), moderately hoppy (citrus - grapefruit), lightly yeasty (dough), with a fairly prominent diacetyl note. Flavor is moderately sweet, moderately acidic, lightly bitter. Finish is lightly acidic, lightly bitter. Medium body, creamy texture, soft carbonation. Fairly good flavor profile, substantial body and creamy texture, but the diacetyl nose turned me off a bit.
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