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On the back of the can, this says that it is a Tennessee lager. As far as I know, there is no such thing. Maybe they are trying to start something. After all, Tennessee whiskey is a thing, and maybe they will be able to define a new style with this one beer. Now, it seems unlikely that they will not get the reach necessary to influence the entire beer making and consuming market, but the longest journey begins with a single step.
The hazy yellow beer produces quite a bit of head, and that head is going to leave some lacing. I had a bit more hope before I started moving the glass around that this would leave nice rings, but it looks like it's just the occasional errant bubble. From the looks of it, I would have guessed that it was a hazy IPA. The aroma does little to dispel that notion, as citrus and stone fruits seem to be co-mingled with a biscuit malt. The malt is a little forward for an IPA, but this has the makings of a good beer.
The taste is a little off, as the rather musty malt seems to bring out a tinge of tartness from the hops. The hops themselves seem to have a bit of floral added to them, and the citrus that I thought was in there is completely gone. If there is any, it is nothing but pits. There do seem to be some stone fruits, but it's mostly malt and flowers. It's not terrible, but I can generally do without tartness in my beer. I like bitterness. Those two are not the same.
Tip-in is moderate carbonation with the stone fruits coming and leaving tart in their wake as the middle comes along quickly. The middle brings with it heavy carbonation that burns the roof of the mouth, but the subtle flavors that drip down underneath are exquisite and enjoyable. The fruits come back to meet the flowers just before the finish arrives, and the malt bids them adieu for the trail off.
Bottom Line: I don't get will start its own style, but it is pretty zany.
Bottom Line: I don't get will start its own style, but it is pretty zany.
3.5/5
