 ClarkVV (3578), Allston, Massachusetts, USA
Jun 14, 2007 Draught pint at Fenway on 5/25/07
I’ll admit to not knowing this was supposed to be a helles and knowing that now, I’m a little less impressed. Dosent have nearly the malt flavor or yeast character I would expect. Rather, it’s quite dry and attenuated with a floral hop aroma and flavor that seems more like EKGs than any more exciting German hop. Still, taken as a session blonde ale (or lager, as they say), the crispness is there, with a little bit of yeast bite (though I never once mistook this for a real munich yeast). Some light honey, a bit of seltzer water (lots of carbonation) and light toastiness on the finish. Clear, pale-gold body with a small white head that shows moderate retention and little/no lacing. More like DAB (so I guess it works as a dortmunder).
GirlyBeer (183), Biddeford, Maine, USA
Jul 6, 2005 Smells fruity, tastes fruity. Small head, goldenrod almost orange color. A little bit of a yeasty aftertast.
dirtymike (2018), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
Jul 26, 2004 Light golden in color with a small white head. aroma of butter and bready malt. Flavors of butter and floral hops with a crisp malt character. Finishes dry and crisp.
Nuffield (2718), Roseville, Minnesota, USA
Sep 10, 2002 Some body, but still very light appearing and tasting. There’s a hint of sweetness in the aroma, but an odd titch of astringency in the mouth.
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