Tasted Sunday morning at El Bait Shop after checking out of the hotel in Des Moines following the Saturdays beer festival. I sat at the bar with Caley's laptop typing up this review into Microsoft Word because they didn't have WiFi.

Aroma: Biscuit and mild citrus fruitiness. Some pine and grapefruit is present. Lemon zest and floral undertones. Subtly phenolic and spicy with some coriander.
Taste: Initially the malt bill maintains a light toasted and caramel taste with some brown sugar and other sugar additions. The mid-taste incorporates a nice lemon zing and citrusy floralness. Reminiscent of lemongrass and elements of sweet orange peel. Phenols and spice (Coriander), again show up in the finish. A little dry but still tangy.
Mouthfeel: Light body, particularly from the abundant carbonation which really foams up in the mouth leaving it very airy and soft flavor.
Overall Impression: Tangy and light, yet complex and refreshing. I enjoy the complex spicing and phenolic undertones. Still the citrus and the zesty fruitiness are very enticing.
86/100
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