New Belgium's Mighty Arrow is a lovely golden amber in the glass; this is truly a strikingly attractive beer with a thin but discernable head. The aroma is hoppy, with a hint of something almost floral. The taste is bitter with hops at first, but there's a mellow sweetness underneath; this is definitely a pale ale. I note that the New Belgium Website refers to Mighty Arrow being made with Amarillo and Cascade hops, and having a "fetching honey malt base," which I suspect I'm ignorantly perceiving as floral, with a sweet aftertaste. This is another seasonal, available in spring, from February through April. I note that the name was inspired by New Belgium co-founder Kim Jordan's Aussie/Border collie cross dog Arrow; a fine inspiration for a good spring ale, with a respectable 6% ABV. I'd like to try this with Indian or Thai curries, but it would absolutely go well with your favorite pizza, including a "white" pizza with basil, tomatoes and feta.

I want to direct your attention, while I have it, to the lovely label art for New Belgium's Mighty Arrow; that's it to the left above. It's the work of Anne Fitch, the watercolorist responsible for most of the New Belgium labels; her art has helped make New Belgium beers recognizable on grocery store shelves from five feet away. It's an example of not just beautiful art, but great branding.