In a blind tasting by BJCP trained experts, this beer rated
87
Maplewood Brewing Company Royal Tannenbaum
Earthy pine and cedar jump out, ahead of red-candy notes that I associate with spruce tips; delicate citrus and floral notes too. Strong spruce tips in flavor, as roast and light-caramel counter pine-resin hops. Lingering bitterness. Spruce is a bit over-the-top.