Pungent alcoholic prune waft turns strangely plastic before subsequent vinegar whiff overwhelms harsh hard cider finish of extremely dry sucker. Opening oak-dried white grape pucker subsumes sharpened lemon-lime tartness intensifying impending sour crabapple whim.

Brisk moderate-bodied pale ale lacks textural density, but renders wonderful clean-watered citric sparkle. Spicy hops bring floral illusions to spruce-y fruit burst. Orange oil spritz sets the tone for piney grapefruit surge and sugary cantaloupe-melon twang.

Astringent wheat-chaffed mineral-grained opening and faded pale malt nose absorb alcohol-smitten single malt Scotch smoothness reminiscent of finer English ales. Honeyed maize buttering underscores medium-bodied sedative.

Strong auburn pale body brewed with pure well water and fine English barleymalts. Bitter hop sharpness permeates caramel-centered bright citric fruitiness and gentle vanilla vibe. ‘Red ale’ character reminiscent of Bass Ale, but overwhelming fizz precludes distinction. Luckily, heavy alcohol content gives Dragoon an intoxicating hike.

Top fermented amber-hued barleywine-wafted Belgian with bitter-hopped lemon zest countering quickly dissipating rustic grains. Mellow dry malts linger to unassuming finish as slimmest orange peel droplet pushes along casual floral adjuncts. But narrow aftertaste limits its appeal.

Befuddled medium-bodied mediocrity tethers brief floral-tinged tangerine-peach-grapefruit tang to dry rye spatter, but phenol nature overwhelms. Lingering wood-hopped bittering picks up earthen herbal nuance.

Well-calibrated malted grain sweetness and dry hop bittering provide English ale-like distinction for excellent pale body. While hearty guzzlers may be put off by sugary opulence, confident fruit-spiced finish showcases an impressive array of undefined adjuncts.

Mild hop char informs up-front burnt wood chip essence, but swampy sour-scented ale lacks firm foundation to compete with less watery average brews.

Caramel malt-enriched ale with pure spring water lightening fragile spiced hops, bleached mocha, and dried fruit. Soft yeast texture brightens overall mood. Brewery defunct: 2002.

Following in the British tradition despite American auspices, rich pine-fruited ale balances casual cascade hop bittering with subtle malt sweetness. Strangely reminiscent of some Canadian ales due to its briny salt-watered finish. Not unique, but damn fine nonetheless.

Hazy golden mainstream fodder integrates peachy clementine-tangerine juiciness with hop-embittered grapefruit rind sedation. But murky vegetal earthiness, trifling spiciness, and tinny finish negate early gains.

Dull and unconvincing, closer to mellow-grained pilsner with light barley sweetness and tempered spice hop fizz. Brewery defunct: 2007.