Wavering rye-breaded honey wheat entry juxtaposes mild grapefruit-peeled mandarin orange bittering. Retains sharp hop bite and rich mineral grain finish lesser Carib pilsner lagers lack.
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APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN LAGER
BLUE & GRAY CLASSIC LAGER
CABALLO EXTRA LAGER
COFFARO ITALIAN STYLE BEER
Originally crafted by an Italian immigrant, soft Scotch-wafted pils is as delicately simplistic as it is light-bodied and pale-toned. Instead of being a fine “alternative to table wines” (as the label proudly proclaims), its saltwatered lemon fizz, suspect corny grain mesh and baked breadstick base put it closer to a Noble-hopped Mexican brew sans the spicy tingle.
FOSTER’S SPECIAL BITTER LAGER
Better in bigger oilcan than plain bottle. Dour amber-grained hop toasting and slim nuttiness create complacent dry bitterness. Unsettling tinny finish arrives if warmed over. Needs more all around character. On tap, creamier malt sweetness and brisker alcohol-tinged lemon-soured swoon greaten potential.