Call to Arms Tennyson Standard

“Light citrus pith in the aroma and flavor. Balance is toward sweetness, which lingers on the tongue. Cracker-like malt flavor with a hint of rye toward the middle becomes slightly floral as it warms. Mild bitterness. Muted hop flavor. Lingering, light lavender spice in the finish.”

Aroma: “Moderate bready malt with slight banana fruity esters at first followed by light floral and slightly citrus-hops aromas that are joined by watermelon and pear. A very light herbal hops aroma.” Flavor: “Light bready malt and a touch of banana esters continue onto the palate. There’s a moderately low sweetness that transitions into moderately low bitterness. The finish is dry, reminiscent of a fruit cocktail and very clean with a lingering bitterness.” Overall: “Clean and simple. Some unusual flavors that make it intriguing and unique.”

**Aroma:** “Citrus and pine is subdued. Candied lemon peel, evergreen, herbal. Very mild nose. Fresh grapefruit yumminess from the hops. Some clean light malt in background.” **Flavor:** “Nice citrus flavor with some pine, mild bitterness, and strong carbonation. Lemongrass, wet earth, pineapple, and honey over a light but silky malt body. Clean and crisp—hops dominate the flavor profile.” **Overall:** “Nicely balanced flavor and aroma. This beer gets much better as it warms. The honey-like malt character supports an interesting array of hops notes that are unique and deliver something apart from your typical session IPA. This is a fairly light, refreshing beer. Some astringency in the aftertaste, but still refreshing and balanced. Where most of the others are trying to emphasize the ‘IPA,’ this one is going for ‘session’ and succeeding.”