Sometime, about four score and seven years ago, I promised a more thorough review of the Marshall's McNellie's Pub Ale from Tulsa, Oklahoma.Well, I just opened the bottle I brought home with me several months ago, and it's pretty great. Still way overcarbonated, but no floaties this time. Maybe some production snafu bottling at the pressure meant for kegging? I don't know.
Anyway, once the substantial and persistent head subsides, the beer is awesome. The malt is right up front, big, sweet and caramel. But then come the hops - to give it a perfect balance front to back. Really good.
It actually reminds me of the Marshall's Atlas in that both have a balance that shifts in time from malt to hop. I think that's part of what defines the character of a great beer - not just that the flavors balance well in the mouth initially but that they change throughout each drink and as you progress through the bottle.
Good job, Oklahoma.
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