Amalgam Brewing DDH Modern West

“A slight mango-and-papaya nose. Sweet malt, followed by a smooth bitterness, some red fruit, with a subtle dank and pine note. The flavor is a little muted but well balanced between the bitterness and sweetness. Perhaps showing its age.”

Pale yellow pour with a tight white head. Earthy, musty, diesel aroma initially, then some fresh tropical and citrus fruit aroma on second pass. Sweaty tropical notes fall out of the glass filling your nose with pineapple and mango. Soft pillow like structure with bright pineapple and citrus flavors sitting atop but falling through. Nice cereal and bread malt flavors, but the hops are flat and lifeless. New England meets West Coast. Seems to be lacking carbonation.Astringency noted in finish, suggests the beer is old or oxidized. Flavors don't pop.

Pleasant orange aromas with a touch of biscuit coming through. Soft over the palate with bright orange notes up front that complement the citrus-driven hops. Could benefit from some more carbonation. Some-what sweet finish with assertive orange flavors and some candy notes. Very well executed in pairing the fruit with the hops.