The Giant Killer

Can from the Beverage King West Lebanon. Somewhat clear dirty golden color with a huge frothy off white head that takes forever to recede. Bready caramel maltiness with hints of fruit. Earthy resinous grassy and a bit of aspirin like astringency. The malt bill makes it feel British, the harsh hop makes me think homebrew. Needs a bit of work.

Can pour in trade with Johnnniee--thanks, John. Appearance is cloudy yellow-light brown with no sparkle, thin off-white head with poor retention and no lacing. Aroma is tropical fruit, orange citrus, hint of herb and malt base. Taste is equal parts tropical fruit, citrus and herb that don't necessarily play nice with each other. Mouthfeel is light-to-medium bodied with thin, frothy texture, average carbonation and finish as taste. Overall, checks the right boxes but it doesn't work smoothly.

Can shared by tfontana, thanks Tom! Aroma is caramel, slight herbs, indescribable fruit. Bitterness level is on the mild side. Somewhat balanced. A really, really nice homebrewers recipe from 2011.