Mornin, beervolk. Last night, for my first shot at this beer, I had a healthy 22 ounce dose. And 22 ounces is the way to roll with Moylan Celts Golden Ale. It is indeed, as it proclaims right on its label, in fact, a “session beer.” Now I know, I know… you may be saying: “Captain! ALL beers are session beers, no!?” Well, yes. Ish. I wouldn’t sit down to a “session” with a Flemish sour ale or a Belgian Kasteel, but yes, when it comes to members of the Fleet, most beers are session beers. So instead think of the brau* like this: I went for a bike ride, and when I got home, within 2 minutes I was slurping this ale from a frosty mug and, goodness, I was refreshed. But also not robbed of taste!

As you can see, it’s a rather light golden ale—lighter both in color and body than many offerings in this style. And while its flavors are light too, they are subtle, complex and pleasing. Its fast-moving carbonation swirls flavors across the tongue and, interestingly, the first flavor I picked up was NOT expected… it was… The X Factor! Honey! Honey? Yeah… a light but unmistakable honey flavor broke through the pale malt body. The maltiness is light: bready but with no roasted notes. The hops are never pronounced, but rather add a gentle bitter balance to the sweet malt flavors you that have to pay attention to in order to notice.

So not a wildly complex beer… no crazy flavors… just a good, easy sippin’ session brau. Prost!

* from the German for “Schnauser.”