Appearance: Off white foam that sticks around a long time and laces the glass nicely as I drink. Dark brown in color, but not opaque. It appears to be fairly clear and lets some light through.Aroma: Piny and resinous hops dominate. A little bit of roasty aroma as well.
Taste: Interesting combination of bitterness, roastiness and sweetness. I would again say that the bitterness is the most prominent feature, but the roastiness and sweetness provide a solid backbone. Maybe I get some dried fruit tastes in there.
Mouthfeel: Moderate body, good carbonation. Does not have the oily or resinous mouthfeel of some highly hopped beers.
Overall:A hoppy brown ale, with a really interesting combination of hops and roasty flavors. Unlike my previous brews of this beer, it does not have the minty or woody quality in the taste, perhaps because of a different choice of hops. The recipe's use of Northern Brewer hops must probably be followed to get that minty quality. I like it quite a bit but it does not taste like my previous brews of this beer.
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