7.6

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Aroma is hop forward and fruity with lots of mango, papaya, guava and lighter floral and stone fruit notes. Light grain notes as well. Pours a somewhat clear golden orange with a medium sized, thick, white head that recedes steadily to the edges where it lingers for a bit. Moderate lacing and faint legs. Flavor is somewhat sweet with a slightly dry finish. Moderate bitterness with some light alcohol spice. Moderate hop notes, but a bit less fruity than the aroma with a bit more citrus. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Low astringency and low alcohol warmth. Overall, a nice, fruity lager. The malt profile is a bit muddled and the beer lacks the crispness I want in a lager; it's pretty close though.