Taj Mahal Premium Lager
Appearance: Nondescript, clear yellow. White head with pitiful retention. Smell: Blue cheese and parsley?! How unusual! Quite a unique nose on this one. Taste: Earthy, nutty, and musty, powerfully remniscent of gorgonzola cheese, a completely unexpected character that elevates this otherwise humdrum brew. Taste of alcohol is rather strong, and a slightly tart, citric/lemon rind flavor also comes through from the "choicest" hops. Mouthfeel: Light, boring... not too fizzy, but not very good. Drinkability: This beer has an odd flavor, and with the right food I think it could be quite good. On its own, though, it's not particularly enjoyable.