Bent Paddle Trampled American Golden Ale

Bent Paddle Trampled American Golden Ale.
4.6 % ABV. 20 IBU.
Bent Paddle Brewing Company, Duluth, MN.

There are two kinds of collaboration beers, it seems. When two breweries collaborate with one another you might get something new and interesting, innovative and inventive. If it's a collaboration between a brewery and a band, or a venue/organization, the result will most likely be bit on the mild side. Something you can drink at the concert without being troubled by too many flavors. A going-down easy in the park kind of beer. Case in point, this cream ale made in collaboration with the Duluth bluegrass band Trampled by Turtles:

Clear, bright golden hue, slim ivory head. Looking good.

In the nose: Vacant. Vacuous. Not much going on. Let's wait a minute....la de da, la de doo....doo de dum....okay, now: sweet, malty, grainy? How's that?

In the mouth: Lightish malty mouthfeel, little toast on the palate, little bits of light grain. Smooth, easy-drinking, taste enough. Good beer and you can drink it. I don't not like this, that's for sure. It's exactly what it should be. And there ain't nothing wrong with that.

Another rule of collaborations with bands: your beer description has to be liberally peppered with puns and references to their songs. Case in point:

Calling all Wild Animals & Winners. This Hometown Collaboration takes us Right Back Where We Started and is a spotlight on the creativity that emanates from our beloved city on the hill. Nothing pairs better with listening to music than a beer in your hand - especially a beer that harmonizes in tune with the band. Trampled American Golden Ale plays forth with a soft malt flavor and a resonant hop tone, creating a balanced volume of flavor. This beer might have you Drinkin' In the Mornin', but don’t worry, you won’t have to Wait So Long to enjoy another one!