The aroma is subtle and sweet. It's difficult to draw much specificity out of it, but I seem to smell pear and apple faintly in the distance. The taste is a little warmer than regular blend, though to be honest, I was hoping for a stronger showing from the hops. I can detect a little of the classic IPA bitterness at the back end, but again, it is very subtle. It's not unenjoyable at all, but it's not quite as distinctive as I would have hoped.