Overview: I have no idea what this is. It is marketed as a hoppy, golden ale. We shall see. The Shelton Brothers site calls it an IPA, so that's how I'll judge it.
Aroma: Malt, Malt, Malt. In fact, it smells like wort (unfermented beer). There is a tiny bit of fresh hop aroma, but it is a totally unbalanced smell.
Appearance: Orange gold with a frothy thick white head.
Flavor: Malty with just a tiny hint of bitterness in the finish. Ultimately, there's very little that's unique about this beer.
Overall Impression: I'd pass on this one. I guess it is a strong blonde ale, but I just can't find much about this beer that is worthwhile, other than the marketing. They had it front and center at World Market with a really good label. It's drinkable, but wholly unremarkable. They call it an IPA, and if that's how I judge it, it fails miserably. It is extremely weak on the hops, the alcohol is not noticeable, there's no clean bite to the flavor...etc. etc.
Vitals:
Style English IPA
Price $1.99/1 pt 0.9 oz single
Found In National Import Chain
Alcohol Content 6.0% by volume
Availability Seasonal
Rating: 77
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