Appearance: Brilliant bronze, no head whatsoever (4/5).
Aroma: That spruce comes out quick. Smells like a hike in the forest. I also get a touch of honey and maple syrup
(3.5/5).
Taste: Cherry Kool-Aid? Wow… that’s an unexpected flavor. As my palette acclimates to the sweetness, I
start picking up a little vanilla and honey.
All of that is followed by a whisper of floral hops. Everything is very quiet behind that healthy
sweetness (3/5).
Mouthfeel: Medium body, low carbonation. I get a touch of alcohol heat on my exhale. It might benefit from a little more body, but
it’s not bad (3.75/5).Overall: This is a fairly nice beer. The local spruce is a nice twist, but it may be a little sweet for my taste. That artificial cherry flavor is kind of unexpected and bizarre. Thankfully the sweetness doesn’t hang heavy on my tongue, but I definitely would not order a second round. If repeat orders are the measure of a successful pint, I guess this one has failed. But I certainly don’t regret purchasing this single bottle, and may consider another one next year (3.25/5).
-Matt
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