Main Street Beer Hophead Lager

Formerly brewed at Main Street Beer Co.
Style: Pale Lager
Richmond, Virginia USA

Serve in Dimpled mug, English pint, Lager glass, Shaker

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Solid head on an amber beer. This has the character of a post-fire char piles with a bit of hoppy smell. Silky, but tastes quite literally like poop.

Tried this at the Mid-Atlantic Craft Beer Festival in Richmond (2001). This is either a seasonal or a new beer... I thought it was ’ok.’ Initially, the hop aroma was enticing, and the flavor was enjoyable. Although, after a few sips, it seemed to fade. Turned out to be similar to other light lagers (maybe pushing toward a dunkel) - with an extra dose of hops. But it wasn’t enough for me. I fancy myself as a ’hophead,’ and this beer didn’t satiate my hoppy appetite. Needless to say, it was nice to see... and try. My hat goes off to them for a worthy attempt.