Sample from 2015 bottle during the "Collaboration Beers On Deck 2!" event on 08/13/2017. The beer is a clear amber-copper color with a medium thick frothy light beige head that diminishes gradually to a film. Strings of lacing. Aroma of malt, floral hops and fruit. Medium body with flavors of caramel malt, mild hops and a bit of stone fruit. The finish is sweet with a malty aftertaste. Decent overall.

Keg at Asheville on Coxe, Asheville, 17/02/15. Chestnut brown with a moderate beige covering. Nose is light toffee, biscuit, rather thin. Taste comprises caramel, nutty, hint of candied fruit, light spice. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close. Inoffensive amber but never going to rock my boat.

Brewvival 2015 Trip #36. Keg at Asheville Brewing Cox Ave. Pours a clear copper with a thin fizzy tan head. Good head retention. Aroma of stone fruit, citrus, honey. The taste is tropical fruits, honey, citrus, stone fruit. Medium bodied.

Location: Draft at the brewery, 1/2/15, Collaboration with Asheville Brewing

Aroma: The aroma is fairly heavy malty and sweet, the honey comes through as well
Appearance: It pours a dark red color, with a small head and some light lacework
Flavor: The flavor follows suit, with a fairly heavy sweetness, not much balance, hints of alcohol
Palate: The body is medium-plus, the texture is thick, creamy, and smooth, with a sticky finish
Overall Impression: I'm not sure why they have two different ABVs listed, but that's direct from Hi Wire not the fault of the person (may or may not be me) who added it to RB. Anyway, this is a malty and rather sweet amber/red ale. Needed some balance for my personal taste. I wouldn't want to drink a ton of these. If you like sweet beers, this may be more up your alley. I thought it was reasonably well made though, just lacking balance.