Aroma: “Strong, rich malt—bready, toasty, nutty, and caramel layers offer a nice complexity. Light fruity esters (are those maraschino cherries?) and a touch of piney hops gild the lily. Some sherry notes. Biscuit and graham cracker.”

Flavor: “Once again, a rich mélange of toasty, nutty, and caramel malt character. There’s a light touch of spicy hops but very low bitterness. Very smooth, lightly sweetish balanced finish. Mild fruity and floral esters add interest while remaining relatively crisp and drinkable.”

Overall: “A very balanced, malt- and ester-forward take on an amber ale. Very drinkable. This has the best malt character of any of the ambers in our flight today, and the only thing that could make it better is a bit more hops to balance it.”