In a blind tasting by BJCP trained experts, this beer rated
87
Alvarado Street Brewery Monterey Common
“Fruity esters, orange candy, and toasted malt on the nose. Muted but clean malt with very light coffee and caramel notes. Herbal hops, medium sweet cherry, damp earth, light toast, bready with a dry finish. Drinkable, with fun complexity.”