Rich brown colour on the pour with hazy red highlights. On the nose there are notes of brown sugar, mild roasted malt and a touch of cocoa - the hop notes lean toward a spicy, grassy, herbal quality. The English yeast strain contributes some creaminess on the palate but without any heaviness. Digging deeper you’ll find notes of summer morning toast, a light nuttiness, coffee and cocoa, a hint of maple, and a light brown-sugar-like sweetness - a mild hop bitterness and simultaneous tart hint provides balance. Hops also add a citrusy and a nice spicy tone, and there’s a bit of a fruity undercurrent - a signature Hedgedog undertone.