Golden Antler
Deep River Brewing Co.

 

 

 

A: Pours a relatively clear deep copper in color with moderate amounts of active visible carbonation rising from the bottom of the glass and moderate amounts of golden yellow + burnt orange colored highlights. The beer has a three finger tall sudsy foamy tan head that reduces to a medium sized patch of thin film surrounded by a large patch of very thin film covering the remainder of the surface of the beer and a medium thick ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate to significant amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate aromas of tropical/papaya, citrus/grapefruit pith, tropical/mango, and herbal hops over the top of light to moderate aromas of biscuit malts with a hint of grainy sweetness.

T: Upfront there is a light to moderate flavors of biscuit + toasted malts with a light amount of grainy malt sweetness. That is followed by slightly stronger than moderate flavors of tropical/papaya, citrus/grapefruit pith, tropical/mango, and herbal hops which impart a moderate amount of bitterness which does not linger for too long.

M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Initially crisp with a hint of dryness in the finish.

O: Easy to drink and enjoyable with well hidden alcohol. Definitely a beer that I could easily have another and hope to enjoy it again. Traditional IPA not NE-style.