Lasko Club
Found this interesting character on the shelves at the Peace Street Market in Raleigh today on my weekly run to the big city. A plastic six pack holder with a sextet of dark bottles labeled with a border of fleur de lis' and a small goat and the founding date 1825! (exclamation point is Lasko's, not mine). Fairly typical Euro look with a gold color and foamy, temporary head and lots of visible carbonation. Nose is grainy but also noticeably hoppy, not as bad once it settles after the pour, when it gains a fragrant note of fruit. Taste is full of hoppy bitterness in a pilsner style but the aftertaste turns astringent and slightly metallic. Malt profile could use an upgrade. Mouthfeel is reasonably crisp yet finishes oily and not as clean as expected. This is not inspiring but different enough and decent for the style. I could see quaffing this on tap in its homeland someday.