Santa Cruz Strong
Discretion Brewing in Soquel, California, United States 🇺🇸
Golden / Blonde Ale Regular|
Score
6.82
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ineedbeer (4099) reviewed Santa Cruz Strong from Discretion Brewing 5 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Poured from a 16 oz can dated September 16, 2020. Aroma is fairly malt forward with nice cracker and bread notes and hints of biscuit. Light floral esters with light citrus, pine resin and floral hop notes. Pours a rather clear, brilliant gold with a medium large, thick, pillowy white head that recedes steadily to a small film that lingers on the edges. Flavor is slightly sweet with moderate cracker malt notes and lighter bread and biscuit. Medium bitterness with light hop notes of wood, flowers and grapefruit. Hints of alcohol. Mouthfeel is medium light bodied with medium carbonation. Low astringency and low alcohol warmth. Overall, a decent blonde ale with solid malt character. Not as hoppy as I was expecting, but my palate is a bit washed out from too many hazies this year.