BJs Alt Skool

The beer sits a clear red color in the pint glass and is topped by a wispy, thin, pale tan colored head. The aroma is fruity and light with notes of cherry and a light dusting of malt character. The beer is sweet up front and slightly spicy through to the finish. Unfortunately the beer has been served way to cold (why do even brewpubs do this), which really thins the beer out. The beer is well carbonated, perhaps a bit gassy even. As it warms up a bit of fruitiness comes to the fore with notes of cherry. There is a nice bitterness that carries through from beginning to end. A fruity herbal note is here from the hops, a definite characteristic of a good Alt. This is actually a decent example of the style. It is clean and crisp, yet still fruity with a hop presence.

<font size=-4>Purchased: <a href=http://www.bjsbrewhouse.com/>BJ’s, Tucson, AZ<font size=-1>

Tap , Decent floral aroma. Amber body color with off white head. Flavor of light sweet malts and also good citrus flavors. Good balance to this one. Refreshing on a hot summer day. Sampled at BJ’s in Chandler, AZ.

On tap. Dark amber color with a good head and lacing. Sweet malt aroma. Flavor is sweet and malty with a watery body and sweet finish.