Headstrong Munich Lager

Brewed by Matt Brewing Company
Style: Dortmunder/Helles
Utica, New York USA

Draught, 3 pints, savoured at JLJ Schnitzel for Oktoberfest on September 29, 2006; eye: burnt orange, lightly hazy, beige head, lacing; nose: hops, grapefruit, caramel, citrus, floral hops, "fresh"; mouth: pleasant hops, caramel, grapefruit-citrus, finale in light hops and caramel, medium body, grainy texture, lightly sweet, mildly bitter FRANÇAIS Fût, 3 pintes, savourée chez JLJ Schnitzel pour l’Oktoberfest le 29 septembre 2006; oeil : orange brûlée, très légèrement voilée, mousse beige, dentelle; nez : houblon, pamplemousse, caramel, citron, houblon floral, « frais »; bouche : houblon agréable, caramel, pamplemousse-citron, finale en houblon léger et caramel, corps moyen, texture granuleuse, légèrement sucrée, moyennement amère

Draught @ The Woolwich Arms, Guelph, ON: Amber, almost orange in colour when she pours; very little head. Aroma is hoppy with citrus again, which I’m now realizing is what every Wellington brewed product smells like. The promise of grapefruit comes through in the flavour with good hopping, and some maltiness to balance things out. Not bad by any means, but I’ve had a beer like this countless times in the past.

Thanks Sammy...Nice lager. Very drinkable, with a smooth finish not corny (as in corn tasting not stupid-funny). It looks like a picture perfect beer---Betty Crocker would be proud to photograph it for the upcoming season session. Has the nose of sweet necture too ripe with unexpected honey under tones.

Aroma: Sweet, floral, honey, bruised fruit, very little Munich malt character. Apprarance: Murky orange low carbonation no head Flavour: Sweet, toasty, Hop flavour is good but shows little bitterness, mild oxidized papery/cardboard character. Mouthfeeel: Light medium body with very little carbonation almost flat. Overall: Falls flat. needs more carbonation for liveliness. Oxidized flavour detracts from the scant Munich malt flavour. Couldn’t finish the bottle.

Not a bad lager, even if I’m no fan of the type. Almost no head but subtile taste.

Pours a deep gold with very little head. Faint fruit aroma and a bready malt flavour with floral notes and semi-sweet finish. Very tasty. Cheers!

Bouteille de 650 ml achetée à la LCBO (Ottawa, ONT). Arôme: Odeur d’houblon avec une pointe de pêches. Apparence: La couleur est cuivrée avec une très faible densité de bulle. Présence d’une fine dentelle sur le verre. Saveur: Goût de caramel avec une pointe d’agrumes légèrement épicés. Durée moyenne de l’arrière goût. Palette: Le corps et la texture sont mince. Moyenne effervescence en bouche. Présence d’une légère amertume fruitée en arrière goût. (Rating #602)

Bottle: Poured a medium copper with very little head really. dominated by a malty blend of flavours and aromas. I felt it was pretty standard. Some sour fruit bitterness keep the finish sharper. Decent enough, but not alot to distinguish this one for me though.