Lion's Pride
Covington Brewhouse

Bottle is in SLU's colors of green and gold. Very interested to see that.

Pours out a slightly hazy orangish copper with a dense head that rests on top throughout the beer in a thin layer.

Smell. Just slightly hoppy. This apa choose not to make the hops a huge part of this beer, rather a compliment to the other characteristics. Decent amount of a sweet grain maltiness. Smells fruity as well with some slight tartness from the hops that is an interesting orange aroma. I also am getting some strawberry as well, interesting.

Taste. I think the malts play the dominant role here, but has a drying effect in the flavor. Fruit flavors are slightly present, reminds me of a strawberry-banana smoothie or fruit drink (really didnt expect that). Again, hops are there, but quite mild. Finishes a touch sweet, and as the beer warms, i get a corriander flavor like from a witbier.

Mouthfeel. Balance is pretty good here, but i wished to have a bit more of a hop bite. Nice amount of carbonation that gives it a slight bite on the tongue on the swallow. Body is medium.

Overall, i am still surprised to see this beer! I'm also surprised where i found it, some hole in the wall bar.... Havent seen it anywhere else. I wish they would have thrown more hops in this one, but i doubt it would sell well down here like that. Quite a drinkable beer, but i'm afraid it does fall short to others in the style.

This beer poured a clear golden, with a decent head – pretty beer. The smell was mostly sour and cereal like. The taste was cereal and sourness with a hint of sweetness. The mouthfeel was on the thin side. This is an average drinkable beer, not great on taste, but light enough to go down.