Marko (22746) reviewed Sembos from Firstep 1 year ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Can, again, courtesy of Rafa himself! Enormous thanks! Murky yellow-ochre body, thick off-white head. Tangerine and floral hoppy notes in the aroma, stone fruit coming out as well somewhat. Citric, herbal taste, lean and light, stone fruit in lower amounts, some particles, ending bitterish and from what I hear (and tasted), a bit too low. Still, a tasty, drinkable NEIPA!
Marko (22746) reviewed Kickoff from Firstep 1 year ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Can courtesy of Rafa himself! Shared with the Brits and the Beergeek people. Clear golden body, off-white head, fairly big and lasting. Herbal hoppy notes start, with quick notes of popcorn and white grapes - aaah, Nelson - and in good shape too! Smooth taste, Nelson dominating with a pleasant grape presence, bit herbal. Quite clean, softly malty, with a low bitterness. Simply tasty as hoped of and expected even from Michal M & co!
Gurthnar (14774) reviewed Sembos from Firstep 1 year ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8
Tap at Zil verne. Med-full body, medium carbonation. Medium bitterness, light zestiness, light sweetness. I like this balance, ebracing the IPA part of the style. There is lots of oatiness besides it, also lots of hops character, combination juicy citrusy tropical and also grassy zesty. A great NEIPA this one, relatively easy drinking too. Not my favourite style, yet I give many points, because it is very good.
Gurthnar (14774) reviewed Kickoff from Firstep 1 year ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8
Tap. Pale yellow colour, quite clear. White head, moderate stability. Medium bitterness, low sweetness. Light diacetyl, but acceptable amount, overall rather dry and easy drinking, moreish. Moderate white-winey nelson character, light berryish, elderflower, and general fruitiness. Overall quite clean, quite tasty, quite good.