Country of Origin: United States
Price comparison: Extremely reasonable for a draft beer in a bar: a little less than twice the price of buying beer and drinking it at home.
Alcohol percentage by volume: 9.9%
Cute bottle/label? On tap, served in a chilled tulip goblet. Props to the Surly Girl Saloon for knowing their glassware. Also for printing salient facts on their menu, such as its ABV, the brewery location (Colorado), and giving special mention to its having been crafted by women. Cowgirls rock hardcore.
Appearance: Clear dark copper, with a thick, woolly head and nice threads of lace.
Scent: Alcohol sweetness and citrus, with warm caramels and hints of cherries and that West Coast (U.S.) piney hoppiness.
Flavor: Warm alcohol, very hoppy, with gentle malt and a tang of citrus pith at the finish.
Impressions: This is a surprisingly big beer, easy to drink but a little much for session. Paired delightfully with standard salty bar fare.
Will I buy this beer again? If I can find it in bottles during my next package store run, this is so coming home with me.
Rating:
4½ out of 5 cute beer glasses
Reviewed: May 28, 2006
