Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Can, didn't check for date, at Stout Week line share, 2/18/24. Clear, bright yellow-blonde-brass. Small, frothy, white head. Nose is quite hoppy with a nice expression of the Saphir adding light melon, lush grass and interesting lavender-perfume-like notes. Biscuity malts seem supple and supportive behind. Clean. In the mouth it's fairly malty, dry, hoppy, not too bitter with lemon, melon, floral notes and honey-tinged biscuit from the malt. Reasonably crisp, lager-like finish. Nice change of pace. It's hoppy but not too hoppy, nor weirdly bitter.