decaturstevo (1971), decatur, Tennessee, USA Feb 13, 2009 Slightly hazed orange/brown pour. Light malt with a hint of citrus on the nose. Caramel malt followed by a very nice bitter. Just a tad aggressive carbonation kept me from rating this very good drinker alot higher. I liked this beer. freekyp (900), Thomasville, North Carolina, USA Feb 7, 2009 Pours a cloudy brown with a smallish off-white head that nonetheless put forth some very nice lacing. The Rye in this beer is quite apparent in both the aroma and flavor. The aroma was very doughy, like an uncooked biscuit, with a little bit of toffee and rye in the background. Lightly sweet, lightly tart, and tempered with a big bitter finish, this beer is an interesting complex treat. alexanderj (2204), Chino Hills, California, USA Apr 19, 2008 On tap at the brewpub; color was amber/copper with a smallish white head. Aroma of caramel, rye and maybe some citrus. Flavor was similar. Pronounced rye presence; some hints of caramel with a decent bitter finish. Enjoyable example of the style. ChainGangGuy (2522), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA Mar 4, 2008 Appearance: Hazy copper-colored body capped by a small white head.
Smell: Dry pale maltiness with a meager measure of spice-minded rye.
Taste: Pale malt taste that offers little sweetness, though a bit of caramel perks up if allowed to warm a bit. Touch of spicy rye throughout. Medium bitterness. Pretty much the same till the finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Medium carbonation.
Drinkability: I’m sorry, Natty G, but this is not your finest work. jcwattsrugger (5223), Florida and, New Jersey, USA Nov 1, 2007 on tap-pours a husky light tan head with lots of lacing and amber color. Aroma is mild citrus hops, medium malt. Taste is citrus hops-bitter/somewhat metallic, secondary medium malt, rye. Good carbonation. OldGrowth (1405), North Carolina, USA Oct 26, 2007 Pint @ brewpub. Ok aroma, Rye, peat, caramel. Tad hazed brownish orange color, good head that faded quickly, minor lacing. Bitter flavor, like aroma. Rye kicks up a notch, has a real bitter streak. a smoke quality. Little caramel. Medium body, creamy mouthfeel, bitter dry finish. Good though I don’t think I’d go back for another. The flavor just didn’t come together for me. A sweet smoke mix I wasn’t enjoying. elmatador00 (518), j-action-ville, North Carolina, USA Sep 28, 2007 Tap at NG. Poured a opaque reddish brown color with a off white head. Hints of a IPA, malts, hops, a little caramel. I guess the rye gave it a spicy taste. Finished dry and hoppy. DragonStout (1380), Pataskala, Ohio, USA Sep 25, 2007 On tap at the Brewpub.Poured a nice amber color with a 2 finger white head.The flavor was right between the Pale Ale and Buckshot.Medium hop flavor with a bitter hoppy finish.
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