Mr Jims Cannon Pale Lager

Name: Bienville Pale Lager
Date: 03/24/2005
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub

hazy dark yellow, slightly sweet malt flavor, big lingering bitter finish dominates the beer

Aroma: 2/10; Appearance: 4/10; Flavor: 2/10; Palate: 2/10; Overall: 5/20
Rating: 1.2/5.0
Score: 4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.

I believe this is the Bienville Pale Lager, copied from the Bienville Brewing Company (c. 1906). Poured a dark onionskin color, flat looking. The aroma had sharp malt and a grain husk kind of thing, but lite. Sharp and astringent body. Flavors of sour apple (?) and malt, with a variety of other undesirable flavors. No wonder the Bienville Brew co went out of business.

Definitely has a bit of hops in it, but actually comes across unbalanced with too much bitterness in the finish given the lightness of the malt. Gold with a slight haze.