Penumbra Cream Ale
Firefly Hollow Brewing Co.

 

A: crystal clear; medium gold in color; 1 finger ivory head that receded to a wispy cap; very nice lacing;

S: first sniff was very doughy; subsequent sniffs were more grass and grain;

T: grass, grain, and floral up front; floral dominates from the middle through the finish; mild bitterness at the end that lasts well into the aftertaste;

M: light to medium bodied; moderate carbonation; dry finish;

O: refreshing; makes you want to go back for another sip;

 

On-tap at Willimantic Brewing Co.

Pours a clear gold with a minimal off-white head; plenty of lacing left in the glass, though.

Aroma is a light balance of watermelon, wild berry and citrus fruit (orange mostly), with grassy, malty notes maintaining prominence.

Taste is fronted by bursts of raspberry, wild berry, and floral notes; tones of light grass and hay intertwined with delicate, sweet malts and burnt wood come through also.

Mouthfeel is light, somewhat prickly, dry and extremely refreshing; perfects the traditional cream ale feel in spite of the relatively powerful ABV.

Dynamic, unique, and ceaselessly refreshing throughout. Excellent example of a humble style stretching its boundaries. I'm especially feeling the fruity, but distinctly earthy tone of this one.