The Ugly American
Served in a pint glass from the 1L flip-top bottle. A - Hazy, sunrise yellow/orange color. Thin, soapy white head. S - The aroma starts off strong with a bitter sweet combination of grapefruit and oranges. Lingering in the background are subtle hints of spicy Belgian yeast and roasted malts. T - Wow, a brutal wave of bitterness assaults the tongue nearly from start to finish, with a slight respite in the middle for a touch of chocolate sweetness. The finish is a blast of grapefruit hoppiness with some drier, spicier notes and Belgian Candi sugar sweetness. M - Thick, almost chewy, a tad light on the carbonation. D - Definitely lives up to its name as its Ugly American character definitely dominates the palate. Not as balanced as the Chouffe Houblon, but not lacking in flavor at all.