It's hard to go wrong with Ninkasi. They are always consistent in making some very quality beers. You know what I really don't like, though? I really wish more breweries would get out of the habit of just putting "ale" on their beers without specifying a style. I know this is a spring beer, but that could still fall into several different styles. I've seen it listed as both a blonde ale and a pale ale, but who knows for sure what they were really going for.
It's a light orange color that seems to be very-well carbonated, but it is just producing large bubbles without any head or retention. Very hazy. Aroma is primarily characterized with bready and toasty malt. Very clean and easy on the nose. Definitely some light floral notes and a splash of citrus from the hops.
I have to admit that this has an incredibly impressive malt profile. Very sweet yet it has a warming sensation similar to fresh bread. All of this is encapsulated by a pleasant toastiness. Hop flavor is dominated by floral notes and is actually a little bit spicy. Decently bitter, too. Very clean on the mouth. That spiciness from the hops lingers more than anything else. Lively carbonation. Light body.
I'm impressed. This is a mighty fine seasonal. I don't really have anything I would improve about it. I can see now, however, why they may have been reluctant to specify a style since it kind of blends several. Definitely something you could drink all day long. Will buy again.
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