Rich, characterful, pale Czech lager, with considerable malt and hop character and a long, rounded finish. Complex yet well-balanced and refreshing. The malt flavors are complex for a Pilsner-type beer, and the bitterness is strong but clean and without harshness, which gives a rounded impression that enhances drinkability.
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A clean, well-attenuated, flavorful American \”lawnmower\” beer. Easily drinkable and refreshing, with more character than typical American lagers.
Characterized by depth, richness and complexity typical of darker Munich malts with the accompanying Maillard products. Deeply bready-toasty, often with chocolate-like flavors in the freshest examples, but never harsh, roasty, or astringent; a decidedly malt-balanced beer, yet still easily drinkable.
A very strong, dark Scottish ale with rich, complex malt character and warming alcohol. The name “Wee Heavy” means “small strong ale”—”wee” referring to the small glass size these powerful beers were traditionally served in, and “heavy” referring to their strength and richness. Wee Heavy represents the highest achievement of Scottish ale brewing tradition.
A malty, pale, moderate-strength German lager that finishes dry with restrained hops, making it dangerously drinkable. Brewed to party—literally. The modern beer served at Oktoberfest in Munich, characterized by elegance and drinkability rather than complexity or strength.
A very pale, refreshing, low-alcohol German wheat beer with a clean lactic sourness and a very high carbonation level. A light bread dough malt flavor supports the sourness, which shouldn’t seem artificial. Any Brettanomyces funk is restrained.
A fairly strong, highly roasted, bitter, hoppy dark stout. Has the body and dark flavors typical of stouts with a more aggressive American hop character and bitterness.
An elegant, malty German amber lager with a clean, rich, toasty and bready malt flavor, restrained bitterness, and a dry finish that encourages another drink. The overall malt impression is soft, elegant, and complex, with a rich aftertaste that is never cloying or heavy.
