Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 7.5

Two half pretzels later... Clear, copper, lingering froth. Dry cereal, astringent hops, slightly itchy malt nose. Stiff west coast bitterness, touch of cereal but not malty enough to be a red ale. Excellent dry & fruity-sharp finish. Thin, forced carb, medium high acid, bold. Strong ale wannabe with excellent, distinctive hops.