I was working on the the sermon and the order of service for our Labor Day service. My work was done and it was time for a cold one (see above). I cracked open a Smutty Nose Shoals Pale Ale a took a sip. I immediately noticed the roasted malt taste, I waited for the hops to kick in I appreciated the smoothness of brew I stopped and looked at the colour (a nice dark red amber). I realized that I was drinking more critically now that I doing these reviews. In the past I would have quaffed my first sip and gone damn that's good then checked the Red Sox score(not good). Now I unconsciously really tasted the beer. This is a good thing I really understood what I liked about this beer. For those who care I would give this 5 caps.