Cloudy, bronze color. Head retention is GREAT. Beautiful, white head. Smells very good. Fruity, orange notes. Well balanced. Low bitterness, but hop presence is very apparent. Aroma and flavor are on the same level as the hop bitterness. It could be slightly dryer. Not quite a full bodied beer, but not dry like a traditional Pale. Very drinkable. This is a great pale ale to have on tap all year round. Next time I will keg it, and leave my bottles for traditionally cloudy beers like hefe's and wits.
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