American Lager
Poured into a pilsner glass. A: Pours a very light, crystal clear yellow. The head is over the top on every bottle I pour. Pour it very slowly and lightly, and against the glass to avoid too much head formation. The head is white and foamy, light and fluffy. If poured too vigorously it will dissipate quickly until about a good finger or two. S: Quite an aroma for an American light lager. Lots of fruit, like a Belgian blonde. Orange, dandelions, and a slight funkiness that I can't pinpoint. Perhaps, vegetable. This is definitely an interesting smelling pils. T: Very light malt and not much hops. Some corn flavors in the malt, but not a whole lot of body in the malt area. The undertones are really interesting though. Lightly tangy at the front of the tongue. There is a light 'Belgian' sweetness in the middle of the tongue, and lingers on the aftertaste. Lots of bubbles, like a highly carbonated Belgian. The tanginess is really hard to miss on a clean pallet, and their is a hint of fruit undertones that come along with that. There is a very light bit of funk in the beer as well, like a bret character, but it is easily overlooked or unnoticed unless the beer is a little warmer. Finishes very clean, with a light corn/adjunct aftertaste (and maybe some sweetness). This is a very 'Belgany' American lager, and quite unique. M: Watery feel on the tongue. Lots of carbonation that bites during the swallow, but clears the pallet. There is a tingling sensation not unlike a Belgian beer in the aftertaste. The uniqueness is worthy of an elevated score for mouthfeel. O: This isn't a beer for a quick sample along with other beers. Drink it as a first beer, or a stand alone beer. Food could even mask the odd Belgian undertones in this lager. Definitely an underrated beer. I dare anyone to try and reproduce this beer.