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Pours with a three-finger thick, pale, off-white colored head. The beer is a hazy, gold color that shows more of the same, just lighter, when held up to the light. The aroma is quite spicy with notes of fresh ginger, lemon zest and some earthy coriander. The grain character, while secondary, produces aromas of sweet wheat, some grassy grain notes and perhaps a touch of cracker like malt. The aroma is more spicy than anything and is pretty clean otherwise.

Lightly tart up front, with just a touch of honey like grain sweetness that is noticeable for a flash in the middle. Flavors of ginger are the most prominent note noticeable, followed by a tart, lemon note from the coriander. The coriander also contributes a touch of herbal, slightly earthy character that lingers a bit in the finish acting not unlike a hop bitterness. This has some body to it that contributes to the ginger and coriander notes sticking to the palate a bit.

Simple in its spice character, refreshing on a hot day, but not all that interesting. Something a bit more characterful than the Pacman yeast would go a long way to making this a bit more interesting.

Purchased: Plaza Liquors, Tucson AZ

Served In: Pint Glass