I generally have an aversion to anything classed as Lager, as I it normally a tasteless, grainy, boring let-down... But here's hoping that SA can change my somewhat narrow perspective on Lager, which is confined to Euro lager and some US macros...This is a 330ml bottle, coming in at 4.7%. Poured into a goblet
Appears a golden orange colour with moderate carbonation. Clear, with a delicate head which drops to a thin layer, but manages to retain this small head throughout and gives some mild lacing.
Well, this is certainly a different lager to anything I have smelt before! Sweet, bready malt, grass with some oranges and lemon/grapefruit. Some spice, floral hops and splash of booze at the end.
This is tasty! Sweet bread (almost like brioche) at the front end with some slight toasted notes of caramel. Quickly develops into definite oranges, mild grapefruit and strong floral hops. Finishes with a bitter sweet linger, and hints of cinnamon? The hop bitterness strikes a great balance with the sweet malts.
Mouthfeel is smooth, crisp, refreshing with moderate carbonation levels. Medium bodied with a pleasant bitter sweet linger. Mild astringency
This is a top notch lager. Wish I had bought more than 1!
95% - Excellent
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