Closer To The Hive
The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse / Production Works

I got a 6pck of this beer from my local meijer store. It poured a clear amber with thin white head that is not leaving much lace. The scent had subtle sweet malt notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with sweet malt base and honey flare with subtle nut highlights. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it is a great beer.

12oz can poured into a tulip.

Pours an amber with ruby hues; small off-white head that fades leaving decent retention and not much lacing. Nice color.

The aromas are on the mild side, but there's a subtle complexity to it that's slightly noticeable as it warms. Lots of toast. Hints of caramel and cherries. Toasted malts are there.

The flavors have a nice amount of caramel along with some toffee. The honey characteristics are noticeable, but it's not overwhelming and doesn't make the beer sweet. More toast. Subtle bitterness. More hints of cherry in the mix. Solid malt backbone. Alcohol goes unnoticed.

Mouthfeel is light-bodied with moderate to active carbonation. It's sharp, spritzy, fluffy, smooth and easy to drink.

This is a solid brown ale. It's not flashy, but it's not supposed to be. It's basically a classic and traditional example of the style, more or less. Not bad at all. It's enjoyable stuff.