Smithwick's Ale
As it sets in the pint pounder glass a pellucid burnished copper with the head pythonic in size, creamy in its texture and a toothsome tan in color, the lace forms a thick and sticky sheet upon the glass. Nose is sweet and a touch earthy, nice caramel tone also noticed, fresh and crisp, a real treat for the olfactory and ocular senses, its ambrosial at the start with a nice chewy malt profile, the top middling in feel to the palate. Finish is benign in its acidity, the hops perfect in their mellow bite, dry and lingering aftertaste. Now this is a treat I have not had for at least ten years, and a true session beer, one I quaffed with much joy.