So at $3.59 a bottle, I wasn’t exactly excited to buy again and try a beer that I disliked so much last time. But at Brian’s insistence (and especially after his latest review), I’m giving it a second look. And you know what?

Its not as bad as I thought before.

The aroma is great. It has a ton of hops, and a hint of malt as it warms.

Speaking of which, now that I’m not sick any more, I can taste more malt than I could before.  This is a good thing.

I can’t taste as much of the alcohol as before, and this too is a good thing.

The aftertaste in your mouth is pleasantly malty. The sweetness plays against the bitterness it leaves as well.

That said, I’m still not as enthralled with this beer as Brian is. I agree with Brian that this beer is “Not incredibly well balanced”. And that’s why I say it doesn’t deserve anywhere near the 9/10 Brian gave it.

I’ll give it a higher rating than the 2/10 I gave it before, but I still don’t plan on buying again.

4/10