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Dustly light copper with a good amount of suspended floaties causing the dusty tone. Way too big of a foam flies up and over the top with a moderate pour. Had to wait for a minute or two before empting the rest which also seemed to have some foam in it when last poured. Weird and unwelcome. Other then that the head tends to stay fluffy and lumpy with big holes missing. Much of the lightly yellowed foam stays attached to the sides of the glass as the middle gives way.

Aroma is much more like an American amber then an English IPA. Kinda light but tilted enough to get a good idea of whats there...dry, woodish, semi toasted and burnt with bread crusts. Only light citrusy hints make it through to add a bit of hop sense to the heft of wood that stays dry and sprucey.

Taste is borderline, and plainly so, as an amber, again not much to it as an IPA. Would make a half way decent amber in most regards. Flavors are mildly set and starchy with dryish, lightly woodish, cardboard dusted characters with a bit toasty and tiny amounts of citrus leafy hops adding a small leaved bite and bitterness to the finish. Umm...amber ale anybody.

Feel is about medium with a softer/wet front. Tends to be a little quick but comes across very clean and well rounded with the dry woodish stuff. Finish is the better half as it both picks up flavor profile and body.

As an IPA this just ain't cutting it for me. Puzzling really. Even as an English style? As an amber this could be something worth while. As a beer to drink and enjoy its still a bit underwhelming and plain though. Likeable, but passable, yet better then most. One of those right-in-the-middle brews.

Served In: Pint Glass