Pedestrian clear-toned light-bodied blonde places bland toasted malts and evaporative dry hops next to dainty lemon candied wisp. Mild sourdough, stale white bread, and musty cardboard illusions will appease lo-cal enthusiasts but disturb the rest.
Spry lemony aroma gives way to bitter-hopped orange peel sharpness and neutral barleycorn register for malt liquor palate. Crisp water texture provides soft bed for lingering silky yeast finish.
Collegiate bound ale (check out the ‘U’ on the alma mater label) with foamy-headed water-textured golden body counters sweet caramel caress with rich chocolate-coffee bitterness. Thicker grains and richer malts would add better distinction. Brewery defunct: 2001.