Iron Works Alt
12oz bottle received as an extra in a recent trade with lurchingbeast. Thanks again Frank! Pours a dark golden copper color with burnt orange hues when held to a light and a half finger off white head that quickly settles into a lasting ring. Sporadic spots of lacing left behind. Sweet malt aroma with subtle spiciness and a good amount of floral/earthy hops. Slightly toasted with hints of caramel, hazelnut and biscuit as well as some subtle pine. Full boded and slightly roasted with much more of a hop forward flavor than I expected. Dry, earthy hop notes give off some pine needle flavor and faint bitterness that linger throughout over the sweet malt profile into a slightly dry finish. The bitterness compliments the toasted/roasted malt character nicely, giving the beer good balance. Hints of caramel, rye, toffee, biscuit and nut. I'm also picking up some faint fruit, especially apricot. Pretty complex and easy to drink. Decent interpretation of the style.