malvrich Profile

2 week old can
A: Crystal clear pale gold with a frothy head. Fair retention and patchy lace.
S: Light floral, generic citrus and wafer cookie aroma.
T: Bitter with citrus pith, tart citrus pulp and sharp woody notes. A hint of pine at the end.
M: Light bodied and crisply carbonated, finishing dry with a bit of resin.
O: Always glad to find a new light IPA and this one, while not outstanding is pretty good.

Tried from Can on 17 Aug 2025 at 20:54

malvrich added a new beer Shallow End by Bombshell Beer Company
10 months ago

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Zen Garden from Gizmo Brew Works

10 months ago

6.8/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 7 Overall 7

2 week old pint can
A: Clearish pale yellow with a short frothy white head. Decent retention and persistent lace.
S: Lemon lime citrus and herbs over cereal grains.
T: Tangy citrus notes with basil fairly well pronounced but not overdone. Cucumber comes as an afterthought but pleasant. Subtle rice malt flavor compliments nicely.
M: Light and crisp with average carbonation and puckering finish.
O: Pleasant surprise. Tasty and refreshing with no off putting flavors.

Tried from Can on 15 Aug 2025 at 21:32

malvrich added a new beer Zen Garden by Gizmo Brew Works
10 months ago

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Hop Quilt from Fonta Flora Brewery

10 months ago

6.6/10 — Appearance 5 Aroma 6 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7

5 week old pint can
A: Lightly hazed rich gold with very little head or lace.
S: Zesty, pithy orange or tangerine citrus and faint toast.
T: Bitter and citrusy with tart orange zest and pulp out front. Crisp toast joins the juicy citrus at the end.
M: Medium light body, low to average carbonation and a clean dry finish.
O: Not much on look or smell but great juicy citrus flavor.

Tried from Can at The Glass Jug Beer Lab on 08 Aug 2025 at 20:51

malvrich added a new beer Hop Quilt by Fonta Flora Brewery
10 months ago

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malvrich (998) reviewed

No Lifeguard On Duty from Gizmo Brew Works

11 months ago

6.9/10 — Appearance 5 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7

Week old pint can
A: Dingy pale yellow with minimal head or lace.
S: Musty, woody and apple-y. Very Kolschesque.
T: Same dry dusty woody notes. Apple ester and a hint of tart citrus and spice at the end.
M: Crisp, dry, light and clean. Dusty finish but quite refreshing.
O: Nice attempt at the style with no liberties taken.

Tried on 02 Aug 2025 at 22:49

malvrich added a new beer No Lifeguard On Duty by Gizmo Brew Works
11 months ago

malvrich (998) reviewed

Ashes & Alloy from Gizmo Brew Works

11 months ago

6.9/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7

Week old pint can
A: Greyish tan head over a clear dull gold. Lasting froth. At least it's clear!
S: Floral with tart fruit but not quite citrus. Maybe cherry? Some bread and honey.
T: Flavor is orange and lemon citrus. Bitter and pithy. Tartness lingers along with some spice.
M: Smooth texture with softish carbonation. Seems a bit heavy for 6%.
O: Nice surprise as I haven't been impressed with fonio beers. Very enjoyable!

Tried from Can on 01 Aug 2025 at 21:16