Can pour into nonic pint glass from The City, Plaistow, NH. Appearance is hazy, dark brown with slight mahogany, nice sparkle at the sides of the glass, two-finger width foamy beige head with good retention and light soapy lacing at the top of the glass. Aroma is toasted malt, rye-like spice, manila paper, light herb. Taste is as aroma with hint of dark chocolate. Palate is light-to-medium bodied with smooth, foamy texture, soft-to-average carbonation, dry finish as taste. Overall, a nice aroma and flavor that's a little hard to pin down. Great palate. A treat.

16 oz. can purchased at Greg & Jane's. Epping, NH. Aroma is slight rye-like spiciness, earthiness, citrus, toasted grain. Taste is spicy rye upfront with a mild citrus hint, and some slight coffee. Pretty well balanced from start to finish. Roast, citrus and pinecone rounds out the flavors. Alcohol is totally masked. Really nice for the style!

Can from the source. Deep brown with ruby at the edges and a frothy creamy tan head that persists. Lots of resinous pine and light citrus against a light molasses, roasty chocolate maltiness. Damn good brew!