Country of Origin: United States
Price comparison: About the cost of a national domestic.
Alcohol percentage by volume: 6%
Cute bottle/label? Standard twelve-ounce brown bottle; black label with orange oval-shaped logo. Not at all special.
Appearance: Nice clear amber with a big white head that dissolved quickly but left rings on the glass.
Scent: Scent of spices and orchard fruits (pears and apples) when the bottle was opened; more hops emerged as the brew warmed.
Flavor: Smooth citrus with heavily floral hops, not much malt immediately, but a powdery dry finish with a little bit of warm malt present.
Impressions: Served cold, it was very refreshing for a humid summer night and its low ABV made it pretty relaxing and drinkable.
Will I buy this beer again? This is a good summer session beer - I wouldn't go tearing around in the sun and try to use this to rehydrate myself, but it lends itself well to sitting quietly and fanning oneself whilst recuperating from a long day at work. It would be a good complement to any meal cooked on the grill.
Rating:
3½ out of 5 cute beer glasses
Reviewed: August 2, 2004
