There was more head on this beer than just about any beer I have ever poured. I don't have an exact count of the number of beers I've poured over my lifetime, but the number is not insubstantial - and that's not counting multiple beers of the same kind. The color, lest I forget, is yellow-gold, and there's an aroma of flowers, fruit, and honey.First sip is honey, spices, flowers, citrus, and a basic love of life. I've had a bad day today, and this is already starting to lift my spirits a bit. The taste is bright and shiny. I'm not usually that big a fan of the blonde style - and this had made me question many of the Germanic beers in the past, but this one is settling nicely with an attitude of joy and hope.
Tip-in is mild carbonation tingle with honey and bread as a base for light oranges and lemons. The middle is where the flowers and spices seem to fingernail down the back of the throat while the citrus and a bit of earth dance with the honey and bread malt. The finish is a slam of carbonation on the tongue as the flowers hit their prime and spices send things trailing off.
Bottom Line: Not a fan of the finish, but I am a fan of the overall beer.
3.25/5
