William Penn Colonial Style Lager
Review from BeerAdvocate magazine Vol. II Issue VII: Colonial Style Lager? Back in those days, most beers were brewed with molasses and corn, and were ales to boot. Lagers were not really in full swing until later in the 1800s, but we'll stop splitting hairs and get to the beer. Clear brassy amber color, lacing holds together well enough while quaffing. Faintly flowery with a hint of fruity esters, bubble gum and a layer of malt sweetness in the aroma. Smooth and slick medium body. Sweet toasted bread flavor from the malt. Ghost-like fruity twang with a hint of earthy and herbal hop. Bitterness from the hops is tame. Maltiness seems wet and perhaps a little watery--essentially it ends up being flat-toned. The dry finish is of faded toasted grain. With the likes of a few readily available craft lagers, this isn't close or even comparable; one-dimensional. Still drinkable, but unremarkable.