I’m gonna start off with the less traditional sounding:

Baeren Sorachi Gold Lager 5%

Matte gold with fizzy white foam that didn’t stick around. The aroma is herbal and slightly minty. I felt the medium to light body was smooth and crisp but more bitter than I expected.

Solid lager with a twist.

Bottle, mail order from the brewery. Hazy, medium golden-orange with a tall, foamy head. Lemony, woodsy aroma with honey malts, bread and biscuits. Rather mild Sorachi aspect, which is good. None of the butter notes. Lemony, creamy, herbal, oaky. Rich bready malt. Nice grain notes. Very clean fermentation and tasty malt. The Sorachi Ace has also been used well. It's hop I dislike when overdone, but this is really nice.