 TAR (2093), Boulder Co., Colorado, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Oct 15, 2009
Draft at brewpub: Pristine gold. Tightly woven crown of stark-white foam. Pleasant nose of sugared toast, earthy iron-tinged yeast, and apricot marmalade. Faintly husky. Firm, oily body. Snug herbaceous bitterness aligns itself with a brisk snap of minerals and a malty cushion of toasted dough and hay. Closes dryly malty yet luscious with a floral hop punch gracefully curbed by a fresh bite of herbal hop bitterness. Earthy, dense and wonderfully polished.
ľ (4999), Colorado, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 19, 2009 dark honey colored body, clear. nose is heavily sweet, rich toffee malts and toasted. crisp and sharp, great malt depth, a little too much on the sweet side but the crispness and minerally texture is enjoyed. wonderfully nutty hop bite in the finish. delicious.
Quack-Duck (3258), Bodensee/Schwarzwald, Germany
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Jul 20, 2008 1.5l PET bottle traded with Frankenland. Hazy golden yellow, large white head. Very hoppy nose. Full-bodied, solid fruity-malty base with lovely Saaz hop flavours on top. Dry and very hoppy, bitter-sweet character. Some resiny and grassy hoppy hints, pleasant mouthfeel and carbonation.
Glouglouburp (2853), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Apr 7, 2008 Back from a Czech Republic pub-crawl this is part of my express ratings for the “typical” Světlý 11°- (Czech light Pils), Světlý 12°+ (Czech Pils), Polotmavý (Czech Amber Lagers) and Tmavý (Czech Black Lagers). Non-typical beers will receive personalized descriptions after the express ratings.
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How: Tap at brewpub (Pivovar Velkorybnický Hastrman, Velky Rybnik, Czech Republic)
The look: Almost clear blonde body with a medium white head
To me a typical Czech Světlý 12° and above is: Well malted body with plenty of biscuits and cereals. Sweetness level is in the light-medium range with some honey flavours and a light caramel presence (3/4 honey, 1/4 caramel). Fruity flavour limited to a light citrus flavour. Medium carbonation. Finish is dry and moderately bitter with a light citric touch. After-taste of dry grassy/herbal hops with a light dry spiciness character.
This one: As above but a bit drier and toasted than average. Very good example of the style.
TaktikMTL (2786), Montréal-Nord, Quebec, Canada
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Apr 7, 2008 En fűt. Pinte dégustée directement ŕ la brasserie. Arôme: Odeur d’houblon. Apparence: La couleur est blonde léagčrement voilée. Présence d’un moyen col mousseux et d’une fine dentelle sur le verre. Saveur: Goűt d’houblon et de céréales avec une pointe de miel. Durée moyenne de l’arričre goűt. Palette: Le corps est moyen avec une texture huileuse. Moyenne effervescence en bouche. Arričre goűt légčrement houblonné. (Rating #1568)
MartinT (5068), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 24, 2008 My Bottom Line:
Dryish pils malt cookies waltzing with lovable peppery, spicy hops make for another authentic, superbly crafted lager from Velkorybnicky.
Further Personal Perceptions:
-A beautiful head of foam covers the misty gold; you know, that typically engaging Czech tap lager appearance!
-A meditative hop bitterness helps crispness.
-This 12° is drier and leaner than their amazing 11°.
-Citrusy fruitiness from the Saaz and honeyed cereals increase complexity, and create subtle balance.
On tap at the brewpub.
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