Astika
Found this in canned form in a small store in Haskovo, Bulgaria where this is brewed. A: Poured from the 500mL can into a pint glass. The beer is a nearly gold color with plenty of carbonation and a 2 finger pure white quickly dissipating head (almost cola like head - lasted all of 10 seconds). S: I could smell this while pouring. Slightly sweet and corny, although this doesn't contain adjucts. Slight vegetal note in there. T: Mostly grainy with a slight hint of bread. Finishes with again a somewhat rough grainy note and some cooked veggies. Not too much to say about this one. Notes: This is much better than the bottled version, and I think maybe that has to do with buying it from the source. That being said, there are still better lagers to be had in Bulgaria, including Zagorka. Astika is known around here as being somewhat of a budget brand - the can was 1.50 Bulgarian leva (less than a dollar) and the cheapness shows in the taste. Still, it's somewhat drinkable (especially during the summer when the heat in the region is unbearable, typically over 95 degrees), and very popular in the region.