What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Lemony, grassy, and light pine resin. Clean malt bill. Maybe a hint of pear ester? Fairly approachable but subtle nose.”
Flavor: “Great light toasted malt sweetness. The hops are lemony and slightly grassy as noted in the aroma and bring a smooth bitterness. The finish is pretty aggressive, bordering on harsh, for such a light beer, but it grows on you over time. Lemon, mint, and pine linger on a dry finish.”
Overall: “Nice aroma. Definitely hoppier and more aggressive than one expects for such a light beer, but it doesn’t come across as overly harsh. A little more malt flavor and complexity would make this one more approachable.”
What the Brewers Say
“American pale using 100 percent Simcoe hops starts with bright aromas of pineapple, passion fruit, and grapefruit rind that leads the way to a substantial yet crisp malt profile with abundant hops flavors.”
