Stump Jump sits between the lighter pale ales and the darker stout territory in Athletic's lineup. The amber malt bill gives it a clear copper-red colour and a warm, rounded character: toasted cereal, caramel, and a gentle toffee note that builds as you work through the glass. German and English hops provide a herbal bitterness that stops the malt from becoming cloying. Clear amber to copper-red in the glass with a cream-coloured head. The aroma is malt-led: toasted grain and caramel with a light earthy hop note behind it. On the palate the caramel sweetness is comfortable and rounded, with the hop bitterness arriving mid-palate to provide balance. Easy-drinking amber, without the heaviness of a porter or the edge of an IPA. The finish is clean and gently bitter, the caramel fading gradually. Brewed with water, malted barley, wheat, hops, and yeast. A solid match for pub food, roast meats, or a relaxed afternoon.