Summit Union Series Meridian Session Ale

This is a 4.5% ABV Belgian-style session ale made with American Meridian hops. It is from the Summit Brewing Company of St. Paul, Minnesota. This is the first in their new limited release Union Series which according to their website is "The inspired union of new ingredients and time-honored brewing traditions. Brewing has always been about discovery. For the Summit Union Series, we scour the globe for new (and sometimes rare) hops and malts. Then we add equal parts craft and creativity to bring you a whole new brew. Released in small batches every so often."

The beer pours honey golden with a light orange tint. There is over an inch of thick white foamy head. The aroma is tangy and yeasty, with a light fruity hoppiness, with herbal notes. The taste is pleasantly yeasty, with clove notes, over a nice biscuity malt base. It finishes moderately dry and bitter. It is nicely carbonated and also smooth. This hangs together really nicely and is greater than the sum of its parts.