An interesting winter ale. When one thinks about winter ales, dark malty rather alcoholic beers come to mind. Apparently not in Riverside, CA. Pours a golden with a thin head. Aroma of pale malts with a touch of diacetyl. The flavor is full of light malt and grain and is slightly sweet and butterscotchy. Perhaps some honey was in this one as well. Light bodied with a lingering sweetness - honey? and a moderately crisp finish.