Sun King Brewing Osiris Pale Ale

Aroma: “A nice blend of pine and citrus (mostly grapefruit) and a slight floral/spice character with caramel and a grainy malt sweetness.” Flavor: “Orange, grapefruit, pine, touch of lemon, and strawberry. Caramel sweetness with a lingering toasted bread character. Balance is slightly sweet from all of the perceived esters, but the bitterness supports things well and finishes clean. Has just enough English pale-ale character to remind you where American pale ales came from.” Overall: “Nice APA that showcases solid process and fresh ingredients. Love the hops profile! A light, easy-drinking pale ale that is balanced and well- made. It would be a great beer after a hard day’s work outside.”

**Aroma:** “Nice biscuit sweetness with a pleasant hops aroma of citrus and pine. A touch of DMS up front—creamed corn. Hops character is low for the style. Substantial tree-fruit esters.” **Flavor:** “The sweetness of this beer hits first with some biscuit notes, then the hops march in and provide complexity. Orange and grapefruit are present with hops that evoke mint, flowers, and citrus. Light malt bread flavor and a low caramel in the finish as it warms; not as assertive on hops character as desired for the style, but still very pleasant.” **Overall:** “This beer provides a good balance of hops and malt with a tasty malt background. It’s a decent pale ale with some nice malt character but a bit subdued on the hops profile. Could use a bit more hops in the aroma and flavor. Full malt character, but a somewhat boring hops presence. No noticeable detraction from the gluten reduction.”

Candied peach and strawberry notes coupled with hints of pine and sugar cookies. Bready taste with light herbal hops; hints of strawberry, peach, lemon. A flash of sweet, a bit of corn, and the finish fades away. Heftier body than expected but finishes crisp and clean.