My good friend Chris stopped at Bruisin’ Ales in Asheville, North Carolina and got me a gift. Or, rather, six gifts. Here’s one:

Gaelic Ale, from Highland Brewing Company

They say:

A deep amber colored American ale, featuring a rich malty body. Cascade and Willamette hops add a complex hop flavor and aroma. This ale is exceptionally balanced between malty sweetness and delicate hop bitterness.

Clear, dark-copper color. I didn’t get any head to speak of. Aroma is light; maybe a bit of caramel? It’s got a medium body, some toastiness in the flavor but a good beet of sweet. Not a lot of hop character.

Good, but not a style I generally go for.