That beer is a very darn clear amber-copper color with a semi-sticky head that has floating patches of tiny bubbles centered around much bigger bubbles. The aroma is all kinds of spring lager. I smell spices, malt, honey, and it is a pretty enticing smell.First sip is very, very strong. The honey is pretty solid in there, but the spices are just freaking nuts. No, I'm not saying that I taste nuts, and I would probably not be able to over all those spices. The malt is the only thing really holding its own against the spices, and it is bringing a pretty solid bread.
Tip-in is light carbonation burn, fresh, doughy bread, light spices, and even some citrus hops. The middle is very, very nice. It is a continuation of the light spice and doughy bread, but it adds that sweet honey that really is smooth and solid at the same time. The finish is a little more jarring with the hit of spice and then the wort is right out there, naked and alone for the trail-off.
Bottom Line: If I were to brand this beer, it is freaking German. It is a solid, reliable German beer.
3.0/5
