Spruce Tip Blonde

On tap at the brewpub.
This was poured into a pint glass.
The appearance was a hazy burnt golden orange color with a bar pour’s kind of slim head that didn’t leave any lacing.
The smell definitely had the piney sprucy notes - subtle, smooth, delicate and bringing in a light citrus aspect that was good.
The taste replicated the smell.
On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fairly decent sessionability about it. The carbonation seemed good for the style and for me.
Overall, this was a well done herbed/spice ale that does the trick to hit the spot!

Drank from a growler. Heavy on the palate though not that flavorful. Hop water melds into a nice piny finish, which is beer’s best feature. Overall, just okay. Some spruces, resins, maple and hay. Rated 8/15/02

On draught at the brewpub. Pours a clear light orange-yellow color with a thin white head that dissipates steadily. Stringy lacing on the glass. Pine and spruce in the nose, along with some fresh fruit and spice. Medium-bodied with a nice woody character, and flavors of piney hops, malt and sweet fruit. The finish is fruity with the fresh spruce flavor lingering in the aftertaste. Very enjoyable all around, and it is interesting that 2 Alaskan brewers feature spruce (an old anti-scurvy remedy) as an ingredient in one of their beers.