Purchased at Flight Bottle Shoppe. Date of 08/03/20.
Pours clear. Half finger of pure white foam covers. Average retention. Lacing with each sip that seeps back to level. Effervescent.
Aroma has typical lager yeast mingled with cracker and cereal. Slightly sweet.
Taste of sweet cereal, cracker, and yeast. Some bitterness with the first couple of sips before it smooths out and finishes crisp.
Light body with solid carbonation. Dry. Crisp. Light lingering bitterness.
I don't usually have lagers as I am not a fan of the yeast profile they create. And, HB, is typically awesome with NEIPAs, so I was bit surprised. This is a solid beer, let alone lager. Easy to drink and finishes crisp. Enjoy!
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