Stoudt's Gold Lager
Draft serving @ Stoudt's Brewery. This is my second tasting following a small sampling in May @ a beer fest. It was one of my favorite samples at the fest and so I was more than happy to make a detour to the brewery in my travels to give it a try. A slightly cloudy light golden honey color with a bright white one finger head. Moderate carbonation. Layers of stickly lacing remained in the glass long after the finish. Smell was rather faint. Light maltiness and not much else. Taste was super crisp with a solid backbone and just a touch of bitterness in the finish. A tad grassy. More dry than sweet but a good balance and showcase for the malt. I enjoyed this sipped on its own; and it stood up well to kielbasa and sauerkraut too. Mouthfeel was quite smooth and a bit stickier than most lagers I've tried. Drinkability is excellent. This could be enjoyed over and over and is versatile with food or on its own. A great warm weather brew but could also be a year round staple.