Lusty ale has what Lonetree proudly proclaims ‘sweet, malt-y character.’ And ’tis true, this foam-ridden brownish-red ale backs its syrupy yeast sinew with sappy maple and chewy caramel malting. A very filling and welcome after dinner drink.

Likable citric-hopped frothy-headed copper-hazed bitter gains caramel malt fortitude above quaint chocolate nuttiness and sweet stone fruiting. Advancing sunny orange tang awakens barleywine smidgen. Less crisp, clean, and organic than most Cali brews, bringing a more blue collar grain-based pilsner appeal to medium-bodied nicety.

Spicy hops sit on front of tongue as toasted cereal grain indifference and sour orange murk drag down amber-hued red ale. Spongy nut finish fades quick.

Warbled dark amber-clouded dry body lacks highly hopped sharp-fruited nature of archetypal red ale, depending instead on chestnut-roasted barleymalt scheme, sweet tobacco leaf crisping, honeyed pecan passage and dismal vegetal conflux to its toasted cereal grain spine. Flustered grape-skinned orange-tangerine-apple fruiting picks up tropical pineapple-mango-grapefruit succor but offensive phenol acridity, aspirin-like astringency and cardboard-like finish deaden impact.

Scintillating medium-bodied amber ale maintains endearing barley-wheat calmness, buttery malt creaminess, and cotton-like hop caress. Raisin and hazelnut fill out soft-toned finish. Perfect for softer thirsts.