Smooth, creamy pale malt and gentle hop. There's a suggestion of lemon but malt is in control here.
Palate
Creamy, malty and bittersweet, featuring light, nutty cereal, an obscure sweet fruitiness and a stunted hop note. There's also a honeyed smoothness and a light citrus accent.
Finish
Dry, creamy and malty, offset by a mild, almost clove-like bitterness and a gentle warmth.
Comment
One of America's longest-standing beers. Nicely balanced and not unpleasant but it needs to taste fresher to make a mark today.