Draft at Standard Market, while chatting with brewster. Just a bit of russet in a golden beer body under some lacy foam. Primarily hops in the nose, but at least it’s not too strong; rather a fragrant bitterness. But the taste brings out much more hoppiness. Feels most like dry-hopped Pacific varieties, and it almost knocks out the rye taste. Or perhaps the hop and rye are combining for an overall spicy tone. Taste is big up front and stays that way all the way through. Leave a note of black peppercorn at the end.

Draft. Has a thick strong head that never fully fades. Color is pale gold, a bit hazy. A very spicy rye and spicy hops mixed with some citrus and pine. A thicker, smoother mouthfeel that goes well with the construction of the beer. Long hoppy bitter aftertaste.

On draught at Hopleaf. Pours a cloudy orange-yellow color with a medium thin off-white head that diminishes steadily to a wispy film. Short strings of lacing on the glass. Aroma of hops, pine and roast malt. Light to medium body with flavors of floral hops, pine and biscuit malt. The finish is mildly bitter with a short hoppy aftertaste. Decent overall.