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

Tap at Capitol Beer in Sacramento, CA. Pours brown with orange glints and a beige head. Aroma is a confusing mix of hop and malt - pleasant, but I can’t parse it. Near med body. Flavor is nicely hoppy. Missing the obnoxious nut and chocolate to be found in some browns. If I don’t enjoy the style, hops can save the beer. This one is saved. finishes towards bitter and reasonably towards dry.