Fresh Cut Pale Ale
Madison Brewing Co.

This was poured into a pint glass on tap at the brewpub. The appearance was a hazy burnt orange color with a thin white layer of foamy head that dissipated at a nice pace. The smell started off with sweet orange pulp leading into a semi-sweet dry sticky resin to bitter spruce. Somewhat reminds me of Christmas tree. The taste was mainly sprucy / resin sweet with a nice juicy sweet background of the hops bursting into dry sweet malts. A light sweet sticky citrus runs into the aftertaste and finish. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fairly decent sessionability about it. The carbonation seemed good for the style and for me. Semi-smooth transition all around. Overall, APA, sure fits and with the spruce.