lithy (1600), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA Nov 1, 2009 Sampled at the 13th Annual Knoxville Brewer’s Jam. Orange-red, white cover. Big herbal pine hop aroma, caramel. Taste is big bitter pine herbal spiciness, and good caramel to back up the hops. jrob21 (1249), Atlanta, Georgia, USA Oct 11, 2009 Sampled at charlotte octoberfest 2009. Clear light orange color. Aroma is very strong with some citrus fruit and a syrupy sweetness. Flavor is tasty hops again with mostly pine and grapefruit sort of bitterness. craftbeerdesign (731), Alpharetta, Georgia, USA Oct 4, 2009 sample from the pitcher at GABF on 9/26/09... clear golden pour... with grassy hops on the nose... nice bitterness throughout... crisp, clean and a really nice IPA. chandler0201 (341), Durham, North Carolina, USA Oct 2, 2009 Orange pour with no head. Citrus aroma with hops, flavor of lemongrass and some orange peel. Balanced flavor, not too bitter but still finishes strong. swoopjones (1862), Buffalo, New York, USA Sep 28, 2009 GABF 2009, Medium yellow orange, medium citrusy hop aroma & flavor, smooth balanced & well done. Nice caramel malt balance, enjoyable IPA nickd717 (1265), Palo Alto, California, USA Aug 31, 2009 Draft at the brewpub. Orangish copper color with a small off-white head that lasts. Nice aroma of caramel malt and fresh citrusy/resiny hops. Flavor is caramel malt, earth, and citrusy/resiny hops, some orange and a little pine. Not over the top, but good. Body medium. fiver29 (703), Cleveland, Ohio, USA Aug 1, 2009 On tap pours golden color with off white head. Aroma is sweet caramel and citrus hops. Opulent mouthfeel. Flavor is pretty hoppy. Citrus flavor dominates while there is a solid caramel flavor backbone. Enjoyable. nearbeer (1833), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA Jul 24, 2009 Draft at the brewery. Orange with a nice lasting ring of foam. Light aroma of citrus, resin and caramel. Flavor is similar with more citrus and resin than caramel. Light-medium body is watery and tingly.
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