Skyview (4007), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA Jul 10, 2009 Sampled at the Flat Earth brewery growler sales. Pours a clear golden amber colored brew with a thin off-white head that slowly dissipates to a thin ring and some spotty lacing. Aroma of golden grain malt, some grassy Saaz and Hallertau hops character, and a touch of citrus zest. Taste is medium bodied, nice carbonation balance, with a more hoppy flavor than golden grain malt. Finish has a sharp bitterness that slowly disappears. Overall, an excellent summer hoppy beer using lagering ingredients with an ale yeast strain. BDR (2139), Roseville, Minnesota, USA Jul 4, 2009 Growler @ Flat Earth. Not the most complex beer but a spectacular summer sipper. Light malts and caramel with fain balancing hops on the aroma. Smooth and mildly flavorful and very easy drinking. Had Starburst and Xanadu not been available, I would have snagged two growlers of this for my BBQ tomorrow. DalzAle (476), Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA Jul 3, 2009 Growler. Light yellow pour, slightly sweet aroma. Flavor was sweet caramel, malt and a tiny bite on the finish. Light and smooth, and was liked by my non-beer nerd friends. Will probably pick up more of this soon!
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