Bottled. A hazy amber beer with an orange head. The aroma is sweet malty with strong notes of caramel, medium notes of hops, and light notes of alcohol. The flavor is sweet malty again with strong notes of caramel, and hoppy notes giving it hints of pine needles, leading to a OK bitter finish.

(Bottle 35,5 cl) Courtesy of madsberg. Slightly hazy, amber golden with a small, yellowish head. Fresh, fruity nose. Medium body with lightly sweet caramel notes. Dry and fairly hoppy finish. 310507

<i>Bottled, thanks Immy! </i> Clear ruby, dense creamy head. Striking lychee aroma. Sweet and powerfully hoppy. Alcohol shines through as orange liqueur. The mouthfeel is clean and th efinish is very bitter and lingers for an eternity. Superb hop character. With a softer malt character it’d be something very special.

<b>Name:</b> Drake Trail Ale<br /> <b>Date:</b> 02/23/2008<br /> <b>Mode:</b> Bottle<br /> <b>Source:</b> Tasting, Cellar Party<br /> <br /> <b>Appearance:</b> hazy copper, fine beige head, bits of lace, <br /> <b>Aroma:</b> sweet crystal and caramel malt aroma with plenty of citrus hops, <br /> <b>Flavor:</b> sweet malt flavor with a good mix of crystal and caramel sweetness, lots of citrus and earthy hops, long lingering bitter finish, <br /> <br /> <b>Aroma:</b> 7/10; <b>Appearance:</b> 7/10; <b>Flavor:</b> 7/10; <b>Palate:</b> 6/10; <b>Overall:</b> 13/20<br /> <b>Rating:</b> 3.4/5.0<br /><b>Drinkability:</b> 6/10<br /> <b>Score:</b> *4<br />

&#40;12oz bottle&#41; Large beige head atop clear, dark amber body. Aroma is medium sweet, grapefruit, some bread/caramel. Taste is medium sweet, grapefruit, some lemon, light bread, pine, tea. Medium body, some resin.