Southampton Altbier
The Secret Ale poured a clear, burnt orange color with a thin white head atop it. Nice head retention, and quite bubbly. Aroma was caramel-sweet, with hints of nuts and brown sugar. The flavor initially is very nutty, and somewhat sticky-sweet. A roasted almond taste lingers a bit after the first few sips, followed closely by a mild hop presence. This is actually a bit more complex than I anticipated. Body is a bit watery, but besides that this is a pretty solid beer. Mouthfeel is good, and at only 5% this is certainly drinkable in a session. Not the best from SPH, but still a quality beer.