Tuckerman Brewing Co.
Grade: B+

An offwhite head tops a slightly hazy, auburn-colored beer. The nose has only a little of the lager sulfurs one might expect with an altbier. Mostly there are sweeter caramels and some toasty, bready aromas. The mouthfeel is fairly light, going down very easy. There's a good sweetness here, like a light caramel, but there is some hop bitterness in the background that counters it nicely. The body, while light, does carry some of the malty heft that you would want to find in this style of beer. While not going over the top by any means, the result is a very balanced, drinkable brew. On my recent trip to the brewery in New Hampshire, I found myself enjoying quite a few of these.

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