 whaleman (2168), North Wales, Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 11, 2007
Lemon yellow body with a soft, cottony, white head. Pleasant yeasty nose with elements of dough, pale nuts, and lemon-pepper. Flavor is bready, creamy, and lightly tart with a semi-dry and moderate peppery bitter finish. Has a background hint of butterscotch. Crisp, dry palate with a smooth, light texture. This is a good kellerbier, especially for a bottled import. I guess I got a fresh one.
Stine (1279), St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Jun 1, 2008 Tap at Rustico. Misty, sunny, bright yellow pour. Clean, sweet tart lemon zest aroma; hints of biscuit, honey, pear and bubblegum. Charming bittersweetness. Zesty earthy sweetness in a lightly gritty grain flavor; soft bitterness and a very bready, calm sugar balance. Needly, herbal hops and a punchy lemony acidity provide counterpoint; a lingering touch of cinnamon bread mid palate. The alternation of bitter and sweet in this example is almost mechanical in precision. Medium body has a crisp and juicy texture; sparkling and soft. Long, wooden bitterness in the finish; refreshing and substantial, showing palapably careful balance throughout. Awesome.
kmweaver (1813), Takoma Park, Maryland, USA
Jun 1, 2008 Draft @ Rustico. Pours a hazy, deep golden-straw color; bright white head with good retention and glistening, fine-bubbled lacing; gorgeous, mouthwatering pour. Very crisp, dry, tasty aroma: crackers, soft citrus and yellow fruits, some honey. Medium mouthfeel: crisp, toasty crackers and breadiness and citrus; some light acidity; very crisp and clean and drinkable with a solid, toasty malt core; excellent stuff. Medium finish: toasty malts, cereal, and dry mineral / citrus bitterness; crisp, clean end.
wickedpete (514), Lexington Park, Maryland, USA
Apr 27, 2008 Slightly hazy, light yellow color with a thick white head leaving filmy lace down the glass. Aromas of grass and hay, lemon, almost acidic in the way it pierces the nose. Flavor is a thick pleasant blanket of light honey, hay, and a medium dry bitterness to clean the palate in anticipation of the next sip. Full but not sticky, finishes clean, and makes for a refreshing treat.
TURDFERGUSON (1021), Carrboro, North Carolina, USA
Apr 26, 2008 On draught at Rustico in Alexandria, Va. Had a couple with wickedpete and my pops. Good times. The beers pours a slightly hazy golden yellow with a small white head and lace. Nose is light hops, earth, and fresh malts. Flavor and palate are very clean with mild hop flavors. This is a great session beer that I could easily drink all day.
jefcon (821), Arlington, Virginia, USA
Apr 8, 2008 Very nice, natural notes throughout. Visually, very cool -- with a persistent haziness that telegraphs the healthy dose of sediment active in the unfiltered beer. Can’t say I have anything to compare this style against, but think of it as a wet, light springtime version of a good hefe. Conplex aromas and flavors are floral and grassy and earthy, think of a meadow. Really drinkable and delicious.
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