8-Bit Pale Ale

According to the Tallgrass website, 8-Bit is "hop rocketed" - extra hops are infused at the end of the brewing cycle. You definitely get smacked in the mouth by the hops - Australian Galaxy hops according to their press release - but there is some more going on than just hops. 8-Bit's appearance is middle-of-the-road average, and orange-to-golden hue with a medium white head that recedes quickly to leave lacing all over the glass. Kind of heavy, despite the light coloring. There are some notes of citrus fruits and mangoes. The malt side is kind of biscuity, with a dryness that you might expect from a pale ale. Overall a pretty solid offering. Make sure it's ice cold - I found the taste more appealing in the lower temps.