APPEARANCE:
Deep golden/copper, orange with a dense tan head.
AROMA:
Caramel malts with moderate levels of spicy, earthy hops and tropical fruit esters.
FLAVOR:
Fruity, malty, spicy, with a significant alcohol warmth and substantial hop bitterness.
PALATE:
Full bodied, warm, and bitter
OVERALL:
Good for drinking now, but will really improve with some cellaring to help smooth out the alcohol heat. The English hops we used this year(East Kent Goldings and First Gold) add a more earthy tone to this beer than previous versions.
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