95
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
18
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Hood River, OR
What Our Editors Thought
A touch of oily orange peel on the nose, with soft bready notes. In the sip, a tight toasted bread flavor avoids more indulgent caramel tones, and the light bitterness appears mid-swallow to clean it up. Crisp but warming, it evokes comfort but remains dry.
What Our Panel Thought
Fairly hop-forward herbal and floral aroma initially. Then a nice lightly toasted and biscuit aroma wrapped in a mist of very light herbal hops. The flavor builds on that toast, adding some fresh crushed malt and bread dough. Hops and malt are well-balanced. Finish has some good Maillard quality. Finishes dry.
What the Brewers Say
Aromas of toasted bread and toffee, and notes of caramel and nuts. Finishes crisp with a touch of sweetness.
Review printed in: The Rebirth of Cool: Inside the Lager Evolution (June-July 2021)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: February 27, 2021