Subdued toasted bread, banana and pear notes create a banana bread aroma. Caramel notes glide across the palate, sweetening the toasted biscuit base and picking up hints of banana and apple. Alcohol spice accents the fruity notes while firm bitterness keeps the swallow pleasantly balanced. Although it could benefit from a bit more malt complexity, the beer’s quiet demeanor is a welcome alternative to the overwhelming heft often found within the style.
