Pours a beautiful rich amber color with a tan head. Aromas are soft with nice sweet, fruity esters, caramel malt and a touch of grassy citrus. The mouth is full and loaded with a good dose of Mt. Hood and Cascade hops. The balance between sweet malt and aggressive hop bitterness is superb, making this an intense, weighty and immensely enjoyable amber. The finish is clean and lingering with some peppery flecks of spice coming through on the back.