Often, the name of a German brewery is based on a nearby village, but that doesn't seem to be the case here. I don't know where it came from, but I saw a shot of the inside of the brewery, and it looks like a German version of Denny's. Mind you, it has a biergarten attached to it, but that's pretty much the German version of Denny's in a nutshell, right?
The bronze beer is a bit darker than what I expect from a lager. But it looks nice and clear in the center. The head is a bit much, but that's on me. The larger bottle than normal had me tipping it in too high and too quickly, but I don't blame the bottle or the glass. It's my fault. There will be a tiny bit of lacing left as the head goes down to the uneven and almost complete layer atop the beer. The aroma is yeast and bread.
First sip is smooth bread crust malt, honey, and it is really one of those lagers that makes you understand why this is traditionally the most popular style of beer in the world. Something complex and refreshing like this is really a great example for other, larger breweries and what they should strive for - or at least buy and mass distribute.
Tip-in is sweet bread crust and honey without the yeast that I thought I smelled. The middle blossoms into an incredibly refreshing brew of the aforementioned bread crust and honey, but the yeast pops out to give complexity while a kiss of lemon adds spice. The finish is a slight tartness with bitterness, and I think the tart is coming from the yeast.
Bottom Line: I'll have another.
4.25/5
