Stark saltwater fizz, sullen malt sweetness, and off-dry hop sass put this in league with musty lagers. Murky sourdough backdrop, bland maple jot, and floral spicing fall short by desolate roasted finish. Too close to inefficient macrobrews despite olden African recipe.

Sweet malt aroma diverts dry barley roast to lackluster grapefruit-peach-orange stint. Undeveloped citric-spiced finish could use bitterer hop thrust.

Cresting honeyed malt splendor engages Graham cracker spine and tangy peach-orange luster of persuasive 8% alcohol concoction. Grassy Saaz hops reinforce beckoning floral sentiment before stimulating almond wine finish truly penetrates milky yeast pliancy.

Bucolic country fresh waft, fruit-dried mocha richness, and delicate citrus zest up-front. Fresh water texture provides subtle mouthfeel softened by earthen-grained smoked barley. Though lacking typical bock bite and closer to midlevel nut brown ale, honeyed malts, ashy tobacco, and black licorice hints provide unique backdrop.

Soothingly mellow crystal malt sweetness lingers to bland paper-thin clay finish of mild gold-hued medium body. Vagrant barley hops swish around watery texture for incomplete, indistinct follow-up. Brewery defunct: 2002.