Ascari
Wheelie Pop Brewing

Got in the NBS BIF from snaotheus. 16 ounce can into IPA glass, no can dating. Pours crystal clear deep ruby red, light copper/brown color with a 2-3 finger dense and fluffy light khaki head with amazing retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lasts. Thick foamy lacing on the glass, with a moderate amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas and flavors of big caramel, brown sugar, brown bread/crust, toast, nuttiness; light roast, molasses, dark fruit, pear, apple, citrus peel/rind, wood, pepper, pine, herbal, floral, grass, and yeast earthiness. Light-medium pine, citrus peel, herbal, grassy, peppery bitterness on the finish. Medium carbonation/body. Creamy/bready malts, some sticky hops in the mouthfeel. Light resins and lingering bitter dryness, with no astringency. Very smooth/soft, spot on American style. Very clean and rich malt showcase, with balancing Loral and Willamette hop character. Tastes like a lot of Munich malt, love the darker melanoidin complexity, and it isn't overdone. Loved it.