Could a brewery get more solidly average than 3 Floyds? They've had a breakout hit, but they've also put out some real nonsense. If you look at their chart, it looks like it's giving me a middle finger by having so many of their beers fall in the average category. The biggest logistical problem I've had with them is trying to remember one beer from the next. They have a habit of making the box that the beer comes in look nothing like the cans inside, so I struggle to remember if I've had the beer based solely on the name.
First sip is unlike most other pilsners. This is 3 Floyds, so I should have expected a turn, but the mandarin orange peels that I taste are very unlike the light lemon or even non-descript citrus that is usually present in the average pilsner. It's slightly off and I'm not sure it's an improvement.
Tip-in is light carbonation tingle with tart orange pits and a malt that isn't doing anything in particular. The middle stretches into a nice, rich, and smooth basket of thick bread malt with the oranges just brushed up against it and rinds sitting under the crust. The finish is peels and pits with a vague tartness.
Bottom Line: Too much personality and not enough adherence to the style.
2.0/5
