Goose Island Honker’s Ale

Product of: United States

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An American ale inspired by an English bitter brewed using four malts: 2 Row, Caramel, Wheat and Roasted Barley malts with Styrian and Golding hops. Brewed all year round IBU: 30

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 28/06/2013

Appearance:

(sample best before 04-Apr-14) Cloudy, coppery amber with off thin but lasting off-white head and heavy lacing.

Aroma:

Strangely reminiscent of fried batter with peachy fruit, grapefruit zest and Naval oranges with caramel and earthy hops. Faint sultana.

Taste:

Peachy fruit influenced bready malt with caramel, butterscotch, nuts, apple, orange and grapefruit zesty floral hops and subtle spice.

Aftertaste:

Citrusy bready finish with light cleansing woody tartness. More citrusy than this Englishman expects from an 'English ale' but I like.