Bitter, somewhere between brackish German and clear Czech. Reasonably heavy and bitter.
Reminds me of some Claim Jumper ale, maybe the red (though this was not at all red).
A lot like the Hive Five from Pike, as far as I remember. Maybe somewhat less hop character present. The key here is some yeast and a really smooth, honey-buttery finish that makes this super-pleasant to drink. I liked this a lot!