Draught at the brewery on 2/7/14
Very pale straw-golden body has a chill haze to it and sports a slight white head with medium-low retention.
Saaz hops are certainly spicy but are probably outdone, slightly, by the rich maltiness in the nose. Not that it’s sugary or overdone, just quite prevalent. A touch of tartness and light minerals, with warm baked bread-like notes as it warms, emerging. No alcohol or flaws.
The flavor is impressively yeasty and malty, in a good way. Lots of mineral character, with some acidity blending with the richer honey notes to create quite an authentic experience. Texture was a little bit softer than I’d like, probably due to the malt and I could even appreciate a little more hop bite on the end. As is, though, it’s a fantastic example. Nice to see this in the middle of nowhere.