“The subdued nose is pleasant—light caramel, light toasted bread, some black-tea herbal notes. The light doughy aroma is unassuming, but the first sip makes a stronger impression—a wash of crusty French-bread malt never slides into sweetness. It’s balanced with an herbal hop, driving to the perfect bitter finish. That bitterness builds a bit higher than one might like for the style, but it works well here. Nice, round, smooth flavor—bright, moderately sweet malt, fully married to a pleasant, gentle, herbal bitterness. Elegant, with some pleasant sweetness and heft. Nicely done.”