Triumph Kellerbier

Draft at the Leigh Valley Brewfest in Easton, Pa. From the New Hope, Pa location. Not my favorite style but since it won a metal at the GABF had to give it a try. Very good for the stye. Still not my style. Had a very big German hop bite.

An overly hopped pilsner... not my favorite style to begin with... a little rough going down, slightly grassy, perhaps a little old.

GABF 2004. Triumph New Hope. Very clear deep yellow body and foamy white head. Looks filtered but that may just be from settling. Has a profile of fresh worty, pilsner malts with nutty, buttery notes and a grassy hop quality. Dry and crisp without much yeast character, but still a solid beer.

On draft at in New Hope. Nice head, good lacing, modest hop aroma. A clear brew (not crystal clear, but also no hefeweizen look). Clean pilsener taste, with a bit of an edge.

Soft yet biting, an okay, grainy taste. Unlike Tsarman, I don’t think I’m completely sold on this marginal mix of styles, as I perceive it.

Cloudy marigold color. A good hazy color. Similar to lagers, but this did have a little bit more to enjoy. A good job on a style I didn’t think I would enjoy.

On tap in New Hope. Poured a light hazy golden color with a small white head. Aromas and tastes of citrus, light grass and grain. Thinner body. 5 3 5 4 12. Rerate. Had this again and raised the numbers a little. Still had that malty graininess, but I enjoyed it a little more the 2nd time around.

Tap at New Hope. Golden and cloudy, white head. Aroma of sulfur and vinegar, but in a pleasant sort of way. Flavor is malty and hoppy, with a slight sulfur flavor. The hopslinger in the finish. Very drinkable.