Deschutes River Ale

The Deschutes Brewery is in Bend, Oregon on the banks of the Deschutes River which provides pristine water from the Cascade Mountains for brewing, or at least so the bottle says. They have been brewing since 1988.

This 4.0% ABV beer pours amber and copper in color. There is a half inch of thick off-white foamy head. The aroma is fruity, orange, citrus, plum, along with caramel, biscuit and tea. The taste is the toasted malt followed by the fruity tang, all reminiscent of the aromas. It is smooth, easy drinking, nicely carbonated, with a light bitterness and a dry finish.