“Its a hoppy Brown Ale,” that is how the beertender described it to me. I have always thought of brown ales as those warm, malty beers like a Newcastle. This was an eye-opening shock to beer stylistic senses.

Appearance: Rather dark with tinges of red highlights. Poured with a proper one-finger white head.

Aroma: Ponderosa pine is the dominant. If you are fortunate enough to stand within a ponderosa pine forest during the late spring, the air is filled with a wonderful pine aroma hinted with vanilla. It has underlying notes of toasted grains and coffee.

Mouthfeel: To say that the mouthfeel is full, would be a complete understatement.

Taste: Smack in the face with pine and grapefruit that is mellowed by a sweet maltiness and roasted flavors.

Overall: This one is heavy with bold flavors. The grapefruit, pine hop flavors are pronounced on the rear palette. The piney seems coat the mouth after a few sips. A hoppy brown ale, quite a different concept.