malvrich
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A: Clear pale gold with little head or lace save a lasting ring.
S: Floral and lemon lime citrus aroma with a bit of wood.
T: Contrary to the description I find it pretty bitter and heavy on citrus pith and pulp; again mainly lemon lime with a woody malt hit joining.
M: Light and crisp with prickly carbonation and a bit of an oily feel.
O: Nice to see a new session ale and this one is pretty good.
malvrich
added a new beer
Easy Float
by
French Broad River Brewery
4 months ago
A: Clear dark mahogany with a tall, long lasting tan head and thick lace.
S: Mild coffee with autumn leaves, caramel and light herbs.
T: Much more pronounced coffee. Rich and bitter with little caramel sweetness. A bit dry at the end.
M: Medium light with ample soft carbonation and a smooth oatsy mouthfeel.
O: Simple but good flavor and nice texture. Nice.
A: Clear dark brown with a short beige head. Good retention and sheet lace.
S: Light hints of chocolate, molasses and caramel. Quite sweet.
T: Dry and lightly bitter with earthy and leafy hop notes. A bit of cocoa powder. Very low sweetness.
M: Light and crisply carbonated with a pretty clean dry finish.
O: Tasty though light and crisp enough to pass for an amber. Not bad.
A: Tall frothy head atop a clear hay yellow body. End of glass retention and thick patches of lace.
S: Very floral with hints of citrus, honeysuckle and bread dough.
T: Moderately bitter with pronounced lemon pulp and citrus pith. Light pine and woody notes at the end.
M: Light body, average carbonation and lightly resinous finish.
O: Simple but lovely! I'll be stocking up on this one while it's around.
malvrich
added a new beer
Springfest
by
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
6 months ago
A: Clear gold with a small, quick head. Little to no lace.
S: Melon, citrus, honey and a whiff of alcohol.
T: Bitter woody and citrus pith notes. Some pine resin joins and lingers.
M: Crisp carbonation, light body and a quick clean finish.
O: Nothing special but balanced, easy drinking and pretty good overall.
A: Hazy pale gold with a big lasting head and spotty lace.
S: Sweet citrus zest and pith along with tart berries and wafer cookies.
T: Bittersweet flavors of grapefruit pith, lemon zest and sour berries over mild woody malts and a hint of sugar.
M: Frothy carbonation and light body with a lightly astringent finish.
O: Not as dry as advertised and expensive as hell, but quite tasty.
malvrich
updated a beer:
Clever Girl
brewed by Triple Crossing Beer
7 months ago
A: Poured a huge lasting foam pillow atop a hazy pale gold body.
S: Interesting tropical aroma of grapefruit, pineapple and pungent piney notes.
T: Lightly bitter and also tart with the same pineapple, citrus and evergreen from the nose. More lemon lime then grapefruit.
M: Light body, airy carbonation and a powdery finish.
O: Pretty good and even distinctive. Not the average hazy. Nice surprise.