Plains Traveler
Bridger Brewing

 

Picked this up at the Yellowstone General Stores while in West Yellowstone, Montana back in the fall, even though this was within the park boundaries. Never had anything from Bridger before and this was a nice introduction to them as it was a balanced, easy to drink, and flavorful example of the style that wasn't overly strong or hazy.

Cloudy, orange, and topped off with plenty of foam, this had a nice appearance to it as more than enough light was able to penetrate the liquid. Lots of suds remained along the bottom of my pint glass as the suds never fully settled down. Orange rind, earthy hops, and some faint candied sugar were in the nose as the taste contained all of those to a decent extent. Fruit cocktail, Hawaiian Punch, and grapefruit came in on the palate as this was relatively easygoing, without ever feeling light. Softly slick and containing just a bit of carbonation, as this was oh-so-easy to drink without feeling that it had to be quaffed in a hurry.

Filled on 8/29 of last year with "JUST PUT THE FRIES IN THE BASKET!!!" written below it, this held up well over the last five months as this was great to kick back with when I was on the road last fall. Only a piece of sediment could be seen at the bottom of the liquid as there was some cantaloupe and wheat in the aftertaste that came out of nowhere. Subtly nuanced and readily enjoyable this was on par with the artful label and description on it, as I'd reach for it again when out west next time!

12oz can. Poured out a cloudy, golden orange color with a small, off-white head of foam. It left sudsy trails of lace on the glass. It smelled of orange, grapefruit, caramel and pine. Tasted of tropical fruit, caramel, toffee and a piney bitterness.

Pours a cloudy straw yellow with a finger of foamy head that slowly settles to a thin cap with plenty of lacing. Aroma of grapefruit and orange. Taste follows nose.