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Saturday, November 1, 2014

215. Howard Action Man Lager



I had this beer over a year go but I'm finally getting around to getting this posted.  I was visiting a roommate from college and having dinner together at a restaurant.  Ended up ordering this beer, which came from a nearby brewery.  They had just recently put out a canning line.  I was given a can and a glass to pour it in.

The beer was an amber color with some orange highlights.  A rigorous pour provided about two fingers of foamy, off-white head.  Moderate retention, leaving a healthy amount of lacing on the glass and film at the surface.  Considering this is a lager, I didn't expect a lot of crazy aromas.  Sure enough, I picked up toast, caramel, and a hint of pepper.

The taste was very similar to what I picked up on the nose, fresh toasty bread, a touch of sweetness, and a slightly spicy finish.  Medium body and carbonation makes this one a little on the lively side.  

It's not often that I get my hands on lagers since most breweries tend to focus on ales instead.  Still, I found this one to be quite palatable and definitely refreshing in its own right.  I haven't had a lot of Vienna Lagers, but I'm sure that down the road I'll be more familiar with the style.

Grade: B-
Price Paid: $4.00 (12 oz can)


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