draft - Pours copper colored with a moderate head that leaves some lacing. There’s a good floral hop aroma. The flavor features citrus hops supported by some caramel malt. Medium bodied and lightly carbonated, Barfly has a long, bitter finish. Maybe it’s better on tap as I was more impressed with this beer than most reviewers.

12 oz. bottle. I get to give this one its ranking among other beers! And in this competitive style, it does hold its own. Big piney hop aroma from the time I pop the cap. Pours a pleasing orangey IPA color, with the carbonation surging into a fluffy head that shortly dissolves to lacing. Pretty clear until you spot the microscopic Bell’s-type floaties. Taste to my mind is again more of big resiny pine boughs than citrus. But still, it’s very tasty and filling, and brings out the malts, which appear to be a tad darker in roast than other IPA, a bit more caramel and over-toasted bagel. It’s very enjoyable, and distinctive, especially for a bottled IPA. My label says "Tavern style India Pale Ale." I have never found a tavern with anything this good.