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Ladder #4 Helles

Brick West Brewing Co.Pale Lager & Helles
ABV: 5%IBU: 25
96
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
20
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Spokane, Washington

What Our Editors Thought

“Soft wildflower-honey notes on the nose; Concord-grape note fading in and out. Flavor is light malt with fleeting bitterness. Finishes warm and embracing.”

What Our Panel Thought

“Complex, inviting aroma: floral, spicy, Noble hops—lemon, lime, soap—and lingering dough. Clean, cracker-like, malt-forward flavor; noticeable floral-spicy hops—lemongrass, light green pepper. Well carbed. Fairly bitter, balanced in the finish. A bigger punch of malt would provide more complexity. Crisp, creating a desire to go back for more.”

What the Brewers Say

“A double-decoction mash heightens rich malt flavors and aromas of bread dough, crust, and light sweetness balanced by a soft bitterness and just a touch of sulfur.”

Living the Lager Life (June-July 2020)
Review printed in: Living the Lager Life (June-July 2020)
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Date Reviewed: April 24, 2020