7.1

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Can sent by distributor for review. The pour comes out dark, more like a brown ale, with a foamy head. The smell has a nice rich, malty character, like Crystal malt or a similar caramel roast. Though the bittering is a mild 25 ibu, it’s nicely sharp, with a note of Noble hops. Despite being malt forward, it has a slightly dry finish, thanks partly to those hops. The taste stands well by itself, for a session of parade watching, or as the first beer at each stop of your pub crawl.