78
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
16
Mouthfeel
3
Appearance
2
Portland, OR
What Our Editors Thought
Intensely sweet berries-and-chocolate nose. The malty core dominates the sip with a slight bitter-chocolate edge. The lack of acidity undermines the fruit. Compelling aroma builds expectations that go unmet.
What Our Panel Thought
Shining raspberries and chocolate bass note in the nose set an expectation for sweet, rich. and decadent. In the flavor, raspberry tartness, chocolate bitterness, and resinous pine clash rather than coalesce. Vegetal undertone, fruit astringency. Tart, bitter finish confuses things.
What the Brewers Say
Raspberries, along with Enigma and Ariana hops, blend perfectly with a touch of chocolate in a smooth golden ale.
Review printed in: Brewing Craft Classics (Feb-Mar 2021)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: November 26, 2020