The Carpenter's Mikan Ale from Baird Brewing Company blends fresh mikan citrus fruit sourced from Shizuoka with a grain-forward base of malt and wheat. The beer is bottle-conditioned with natural carbonation, creating a living, evolving character. Brewed with Centennial and Cascade hops, it balances pronounced hop bitterness and aroma with layered fruit, herb and spice complexity.

The palate shows semi-sweet, grainy notes with bready caramel malt, complemented by mikan fruitiness and a hint of overripe apple. The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering herbal and floral notes. This fruit ale avoids the chemical edge common to many fruit-infused beers, instead delivering natural citrus character.