Southampton Altbier
The small head on this dull amber pint bubbled away quite quickly, and left no lace on the glass whatsoever. The faint smell seemed vaguely bitter and hoppy. The first taste was tangy, spicy, and somewhat acidic. As I drank it, there were several times when that faintly vinegary acidity brought red wine to mind. The spiciness seemed overly sharp and one-dimensional to me, as contrasted with the broad and complex spiciness of many of the other beers I've tried lately. Maybe I'm just inexperienced with the style, but I can't think of much to say about this beer other than "It's kind of hoppy, bitter, and spicy." To my mind it's just not complex enough to hold any interest.