Aroma: “It’s super bready, giving it a banana bread character. Aggressive phenols—mostly clove, but also a light off-aroma similar to opening a fresh tennis ball canister. Light musty/yeasty aromas, and a hint of citrus and other fruit esters.”

Flavor: “Wheat up front, with clove spiciness. The burnt phenols are more muted on the taste. The banana and bubblegum esters are stronger in the flavor, with a hint of tartness, and a nice clove zing on the finish. Moderate carbonation, chewy body, and a dry finish. The vegetal flavor starts to dissipate as it warms and becomes much sweeter.”

Overall: “Big fruitiness with the light banana and lemon. There’s some of that burnt plastic phenol in the flavor that keeps it from being a world-class beer. The wheat in the smell isn’t indicative of the low breadiness in the flavor.”