7.1

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Can. Clear deep amber with an inch of pale beige head. Aroma of over-ripe dark fruit, spiced bread, caramel, orange peel, pine. And then a bit lighter on the palate than that suggests, with more citrus and spices and less sweet fruit & caramel. Spicy finish with moderate bitterness. Doesn't quite overcome the cut through and balance challenges I find presented by both wet hop and hoppy amber beers.