92
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
18
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Elk Grove Village, IL
What Our Editors Thought
Crispy breadstick and caramel apple in the nose. The sip is soft with a gentle rolling sweetish chocolate-croissant feel. Indulgent without the cleansing bitterness. A dark lager for pastry beer lovers.
What Our Panel Thought
Mild aroma of roasted malt, bitter chocolate, and hints of caramel meld with a floral hop aroma to create an intriguing nose. The flavor pits the caramel sweetness against the roasty bitterness, leaving the perfume-like Noble hop notes to negotiate a settlement. The denouement comes in the form of a truce with the only clear winner holding the glass.
What the Brewers Say
Imperial Czech-style dark lager.
Review printed in: The Rebirth of Cool: Inside the Lager Evolution (June-July 2021)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: March 5, 2021