7.1

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

Tap at the brewpub - this is a pretty nicely balanced ale for these folks - hazy reddish orange, with a thick foam on top - fairly creamy in the mouth - the flavor is sweetish up front, but this quickly makes way for some strong esters, followed closely by some spruce and a juniper-like bitterness, complimented well by some lightly peppery hops - the alcohol is quite well-hidden - a nice one from this brewer.