City Pale Ale
Pours somewhat dark yellow/amber color. Head seems fueled by active carbonation. Smelled a little sour. Otherwise, sweet malts bordering on caramel, some bready aroma, and floral or citrus aromas. More flavor than I expected. This is the brewery that used to do Old Style, afterall. Sticky flavor, cloying. Reminds me of the bottom of a warm 40 ounce bottle. There was some caramel flavor, followed by a bit of fruit left out in the sun all day. The aftertaste ended with a bitterness that was on the fence between slightly enjoyable, and not quite enjoyable: like those old "Bitter Beer Face" commercials. Mouthfeel was pretty crisp with a dry carbonation. No problems with being too foamy or creamy from the carbonation. It's been well over 6 years since I lived in La Crosse, and a bit more since their brewery was bought out. Sad to think that back then I was looking down my nose at Old Style while drinking my MGD. Whatever my preconception was, I'm surprised there was this much going on with this beer. Don't get me wrong, I won't be picking this up again, but if dirt cheap beer is on your list, this could be a candidate.