J.T. Whitneys Caramel Alt

Modest aromas of hay and cereals. Medium amber-red pour, minimal head. First sip is hay and biscuit, with a sour-sweet finish. Dry mouthfeel, soft carbonation. As it warms up, the dry and sour elements emerge and harmonize the whole.

On draught at the brewpub in Madison, Wisconsin. Pours clear copper amber brew with a creamy off-white that slowly dissipates and leaves behind some spotty lacing and a thin off-white cream top. Aroma has a light scent of multi-grain malt, citrus zest and a touch of wheat. Taste is light bodied, some tart apple, roasted multi-grain malt and some citrus zest. Finish has a semi-dry character with some lemon zest at first and then a crisp, clean finish. Missing some of the distinct Altbier yeast I am familiar with but still an enjoyable ale.

Draft at the brewpub. Poured a clear medium orange color. The head was off white and left some lace behind on the glass. The aroma consisted of nothing more than a whiff of wheat toast. Light to medium bodied with a light, but distinct sour note. Dry and papery with a subdued adhesive tape flavor. Bad news. Nothing remotely enjoyable or altbier-like here.

I was advised to not get this one, because I might not like it. All the more reason to try it of course. And I found it to be mighty tastey. Pours a cloudy copper colour with a two finger sized almond coloured head. Aroma is sweet, caramel, apples, toffee and fresh roasted nuts. Mouthfeel was creamy, taste was pleasent, but noticeably dry. Finish is odd but enjoyable.

Copper Coloring with Creme Ring. Sweet Malt Aroma. Carbonated.. Sweet Malt, Wet Hops, and a Bitter Dry Ending. Overall Pretty Musty and Hazy Flavor

Gold color with no head. Slightly dry malt aroma. The taste is based on a very dry and seemingly dusty malt concoction. Notes of musty apple? Not bad for an alt, though I’m not sure where they get the caramel name.