Another beer in the fall seasonal group of beers. This one is a little different than most. Unlike making an Oktoberfest, Goose Island went a different route, making an American Amber Ale with a nice Cascade hop presence. This is a great beer and the hoppy aroma gives a nice change of pace from all the Oktoberfest seasonals.
The beer pours a clear copper color with a white head that leaves a nice lacing. The aroma has a moderate spicy, citrus hop character as well as a medium-low toasted malt aroma. The flavor is moderately malty, some sweetness with a pronounced, moderate spicy hop flavor. The bitterness is moderate. The beer
finishes crisp with a lingering hop flavor and slight sweetness. The body is medium-full and carbonation is moderate. Overall a nice brew, an Oktoberfest meets an American Amber Ale. I especially like the balance of very robust hop and malt flavors.
