This is the clearest beer I've seen in quite some time. It's almost cider-like in its clarity. The bubbles, also, mimic a cider once they go down. But, there's definitely too much head for this to be a cider. And, strange either way is the small but detectable amount of lacing. Lemongrass and a slightly flunky yeast are all I'm getting in the nose. But, that's just fine by me. It smells pretty good.First sip is strange and watery. It actually has a bit of the apple that I would've expected from cider, but there's more yeast and a cracker malt mixed with a citrus that's beyond just the lemon and lemongrass. I'd say the sip was crisp, just like it says on the can, but I'm not sure it was that great. It certainly seems easy to drink, much like a farmhouse ale. But, maybe a swig will help things out.
Tip-in light carbonation sizzle with the lemongrass and cracker malt not at all as watery as they were in the sip. The middle is very clean easy to drink with its vague citrus, noteworthy pine, cracker malt, and a little bit of honey. The finish is a snap of dry and a bit of must from the malt lingering on for a while and eventually trailing off.
Bottom Line: A fairly well-balanced and enjoyable beer.
3.25/5
