I must say, I was very excited by this beer. A certified organic old ale at 9.7% – sounds great. Not too expensive, either. I have to say, though, it’s pretty disappointing. There’s some malt flavor there, and then a big gob of bitterness. Not the kind of hop bitterness that can be described as floral, or even citrus-like. It’s just a bitterness that clings to your mouth for dear life. And then, really, beyond that, there’s just the flavor of alcohol. This beer doesn’t hide its decent ABV at all – you can’t not notice it. Blech. It got me a bit buzzed, but that’s about the only positive thing I can say. Seven thumbs down.
