soulgrowl (52), Kitakyushu-shi, Japan
May 7, 2008
Aroma: Musty, moldy, tart yeast. Something that reminds me of cabbage. Very feeble apple juice. Not very alluring... could be an off bottle, but I’m not sure; no production stamp to be found.
Appearance: Clear yellow with a tarnished brass tone; endless pillars of big bubbles coalesce into a lumpy white head. Great retention and beautiful, cloudy lacing all the way down.
Flavor: Cheesy, funky, sour yeast with a slight edge of leafy hops. Finish is sweet red grapes at first, then a lingering, parching hops taste.
Palate: Intrusive thickness adds a weird textural component to the unpleasant cheesy taste. I actually wish this were lighter-bodied.
Overall: I can see this matching well with some mild curry or fish/poultry cooked with lemon. On it’s own, though... I’ll pass.
 drpimento (556), La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
Dec 10, 2008 Had this some years ago and it was better in my memory. Poured with a quickly fading to almost no head and a tiny bit of lace. Color is a slightly hazy deep amber. Aroma was bitter sweet, malty, a little hop, and grainy. Flavors about the same but stronger in the sweet malt. Hint of green bell pepper of all things. Nothing special, but not bad. Ditto with the finish. Session beer maybe...
eicolque (3), , Alabama, USA
does not count  Oct 19, 2008 Great beer, golden appearance, malty flavor, great balance, great texture. I love this beer.
aschafer324 (7), , Wisconsin, USA
does not count Oct 19, 2008 No aroma that i can pick up. Nice amber gold color, medium head. Malty, slightly sweet taste but bitter at the same time.
Bungalo22 (323), Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Oct 5, 2008 Poured from the bottle a golden yellow color with a nice fluffy head. The aroma is sweet and floral. I know sweet is not really an aroma character but that is how it hit me. The beer is smooth and balanced on the palate but a bit light bodied.
freekyp (840), Thomasville, North Carolina, USA
Sep 6, 2008 Vegetables and slight maltiness in the aroma. Pours an effervescent golden with a strong white head. Flavor is lightly malty and grassy with a sharp bitter tang on the end. Traditional Bohemian pilsner style done well.
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