The last of the 4 beers I sampled while on my Florida trip. Like the Anderson Valley gose, I picked this up at the Locale Market and brought it back to my hotel room to enjoy.
Like the other beers, I drank straight out of the can. Aromas of caramel, toast, and grass.
I found this beer to be hoppier than I expected for a lager. It had some initial caramel sweetness to it, but it also had a bitter taste that liked to linger for a while. It reminded me of some of the amber ales I've had in recent memory. Along with the caramel and the grassy notes, I could also taste sourdough and lemon peel. Light bodied with light carbonation.
Overall, I'm not entirely convinced that this is representative of the style. Granted, I've only had one other beer that was in this style, but this felt so much more like an amber ale to me. I wasn't big on the lingering bitterness. While I don't mind bitter, I don't like it where it is not expected and I didn't expect it here. I'll likely try other beers from this brewery, but I likely won't venture to sample this one again.
Grade: C
Price Paid: $2.99 (12 oz can)
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