The smell is complex; you get some sweet smelling malts as well as the piney hops as well as a faint citrus smell. The nose really adds a lot to the experience this beer offers.
The taste really wows you from the first sip. Everything that the nose promises is present and then some. There are some really bready malts present that are complimented by some decent hop bitterness. Not a whole lot of fruity flavor but the malt/hop balance is superb, with both of those flavor profiles shining through with strength.
As good as the taste is, the body and mouthfeel of this beer could be even better. The bready malts meld well with the full body and moderate carbonation creating a really bold tasting beer.
This is a solid all around beer that really has no weaknesses. At $7.99 a sixer or even better, $12.99 a 12-pack, this is another one of the best value beers around. Best of all, stores in Chicago love to have sales on it so I've seen a 12 pack for as low as $10.99.
Score: A 4.5/5
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