 Skyview (2801), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
Apr 27, 2008 On draught at the brewpub in Marinette, Wisconsin. Pours a very clear light straw blonde brew with a creamy white head that has some good retention and spotty lacing. Aroma of very light white bread malt, some hint of fruity pears, grass hops and a touch of corn malt. Taste is very, very light bodied, (almost water), well carbonated with flavor of light Wonder bread malt and a touch of citrus hops. Finish is crisp, clean cut with a very short lived pear and grassy hop aftertaste. Though not the same recipe as the original Oconto beer that was brewed up until 1968, nice to see another historical beer brand revived by Rail House.
JPDIPSO (4218), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
Apr 2, 2008 Light straw color with a diminished white head. Ever so faintest hint of grain, corn and floral hops. This is the most surprising, in that there are off scents in a bottle this light. HInts of malt in the flavor. Touch of bitterness in the finish, that also carries to the finish. I’m not sure if I should praise them for creating a pale lager to match nearly most american lagers out there, or scold them for trying to catch a market in an area that isn’t that perceptive to trying this over the other BMC swill. I will salute them for the clean, light effort either way.
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