This beer set a lot of "firsts" for me. This is my first beer from Flying Dog (http://www.flyingdogales.com), which happens to be based out of Maryland. That said, this also qualifies as my first Maryland beer. Lastly, it's listed as an American Pale Lager, and that's the first of the type that I've posted. Nailed the trifecta! I ended up enjoying this beer while I was watching my family haul furniture down the stairs. I had the task of taking the boxes and furniture to the door. They got to haul it down the stairs for being 45 minutes late.
All the glasses were packed, so I didn't get a chance to pour into a bottle. Drank it straight out of the bottle. I knew that would affect my ability to detect the aroma as well, but I figured I'd give it the ol' college try to see what I could pick up. Not much to pick up, some grains and some hops. Hopefully that screams balance, but we'll see.
This beer has more malt punch than I expected especially for a pale lager. There's a hint of citrus to go with the grassy notes from the hops. Light bodied and moderate to high carbonation. Maybe a little too high. Another good sessionable beer, better tasting than the domestic stuff too. Not bad, not bad at all. I'll keep this one in my mind if I need to mow the lawn.
Grade: B-
Price Paid: $1.66 (12 oz bottle)
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