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Does Armenia have their own style of lager? I have to admit, it never even occurred to me that they might, but I suppose any location can have a hyper-local rendition of alcohol that they love. I mean, how small is Belgium? There is whiskey (notably Jack Daniel's) that is exclusively a Tennessee style of whiskey. So, I guess there might be an Armenian style of beer that I just haven't been exposed to... yet.
The remarkably gold beer produces a bit too much head, but I've often complained that this style of glass accentuates the head-producing capabilities of any beer. The aroma is sweet malt and a bit of tartness. I'm hoping this doesn't verge into sour. I don't think it will... and I sniffed again to find that it is quite alluring.
First sip is not knocking my socks off. It has a bit of a salty taste to it that ends with a little too much bitterness. It's overall a bit bland, but it's not overtly offensive. So far, it's dangerously close to the pile of beers that I would put in the "Not worth bothering to remember" category. I hope this isn't indicative of all Armenian style beers made in North Carolina.
Tip-in is a bit salty, a somewhat bland cracker malt, and some flowers. The middle becomes a very easy to drink beer that has enough flavor to really carry the beer - it's what the beer should be. The finish is a tangy and bitter end that ultimately becomes a little dry as the salt returns.
Bottom Line: Not without merit, but I'll probably forget it.
2.75/5
