What Our Editors Thought
"Clear amber-gold with smoky aromas up front. Ripe jalapeño adds an early bite, followed by a subtle burn and lingering campfire smoke on the palate long after the sip is gone."
What Our Panel Thought
"Earthy and roasty pepper notes in the aroma seem balanced and supportive of the underlying caramel, pine, and citrus notes of the base beer creating a layered and inviting nose. Unlike less refined examples, the gentility of the heat in the sip allows the smoky and roasted pepper flavors to shine, rather than obliterating the palate with fire, and creates a complementary harmony with the underlying caramel malt and piney citrus bitterness. Jalapeño provide a miniscule touch of heat, just enough to remind you it is a not super-hot pepper, but more than a poblano."
What the Brewers Say
"We added 60lbs of raw and roasted jalapenos to this traditional pale ale adding smoke and a slight spiciness in the nose w/ a smooth flavor of smoke and slight burn on the back end."
