Commotion

With the first tasting, there was an exaggerated, obvious ruby red grapefruit aroma, almost seeming to be artificial in nature. The second tasting, however, provided a much more natural hop character: generically “citrusy” with notes of grapefruit, orange and a bit of lime. There was a supporting pine-like resiny character behind it all. In the malt, there was a smooth, bready aspect that acted as the backbone to support the array of hops with a touch of caramel underneath. The malt never competed with the hops nor became too complex, it was excellent in its supporting role. The bitterness is moderately high but crisp and clean, never lingering more than a meager moment. Overall, the beer was pleasant and easy to drink without demanding your undivided attention -- a perfect beer for social situations.