Fort Collins Edgar Lager

Brewed by Fort Collins Brewery
Style: Amber Lager/Vienna
Fort Collins, Colorado USA

Serve in Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Shaker

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UPDATED: OCT 11, 2004 Thin, light and frothy head above an amber body with yellow and red highlights, in a way. Interesting nose -- sweet and grainy. After the first sip, I found it odd, yet curious and attractive. Texture was very soft and very smooth, with a "tight-bubbled" carbonation. Malts were sugary and sweet -- perhaps too sweet for my blood, but doable. Hops (or whatever else might be in there) were spicy, herbal, perfumey and grassy. Very little bitterness to speak of. I was kind of left hanging in that respect. Balanced and very drinkable.

Head is initially small, frothy, off-white, fully diminishing. Body is clear medium amber. Aroma is moderately malty (caramel, toasted grain, cookie), lightly hoppy (flowers, herbs), with a note of peach. Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly bitter. Finish is lightly sweet, lightly bitter, slightly metallic. Medium body, watery (almost syrupy) texture, lively carbonation. Bitterness never develops, so this is a somewhat sticky sweet beer to drink. The aroma is pleasant, though. A Vienna in spirit, but with enough whispers of American Dark to prevent recommendation.