This pours a gorgeous deep-amber color, with a slight haze and a finger's worth of foam that shows good retention. The nose boasts forward citrusy-zest aromas, hop resin, cut grass and some rich tropical-fruit tones that are countered by a thread of lightly toasted grain. It's smooth on the palate, with a round mouthfeel and rich notes of caramel malt that flood the midpalate. The finish, however, is all hop-you could mistake this for an IPA with the bitterness that rides through on the finish.