1st Gear
The LAB (Lexington Avenue Brewery)

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The LAB (Lexington Avenue Brewery)
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
Cream Ale
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.46 | pDev: 10.98%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
21
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 08, 2018
Added:
Apr 18, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by GarthDanielson:
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Reviewed by GarthDanielson from Virginia

3.65/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured on-tap at the brewpub and served in a shaker pint, the beer is a bright, pale, yellow-corn color, with a halo of white head. Nose of subtle toasted grains and sweet cream. Flavors are tangy sweet and roasted forward, with a toasted corn backbone. Smooth, light, and balanced in mouth. The aftertaste is light grain and cream again, with a smooth, light, crisp finish.
Jul 30, 2014
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by KTCamm from New Jersey

3.7/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12/28/17...pours pale gold, almost no foam, very still. Slight citrus nose, pale malts. Creamy malt taste, slight citrus. Reminiscent of a German lager. Quite smooth.
Apr 08, 2018
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Reviewed by ShoeIn-BrewWin from England

2.62/5  rDev -24.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
I normally like cream ales but this was my least favorite beer at LAB. It was very light pale, thin, with very little head, was too sour and not creamy enough. It actually reminded me of Genesee Cream Ale which isn't a good sign.
Feb 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.39 by duceswild from Heard & McDonald Islands

Nov 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.72 by DrMindbender from South Carolina

Oct 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.28 by target88 from Kentucky

Oct 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.41 by Hoptometrist from Ohio

Jun 26, 2015
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Reviewed by bcsbeer from Florida

3.28/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Nice looking beer. Wipe the frost off the glass, very crisp and clear. Not a lot to offer for the nose. Taste was mild mannered non threatening and easy going,a little thin in the mouthfeel.
May 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by HookemHoos from Virginia

Mar 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.53 by JBGOODE from South Carolina

Jan 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by kmm1793 from Kentucky

Dec 24, 2014
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Reviewed by ChainGangGuy from Georgia

3.19/5  rDev -7.8%
Appearance: Pale yellow body, minimal haze. Small, white head.

Smell: Scantly bready malts, a whisper of implied cereal sweetness. Very light spice, very light citrus showing from the hops.

Taste: A lightly bready maltiness, even less grain. Restrained sweetness. Small hint of corn. Hops yield a little lemon and a small dot of spice. Low bitterness. Drying on the finish.

Mouthfeel: Medium-light body. Medium carbonation.

Overall: Simple, sufficient cream ale.
Nov 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by RavenForBeer from Georgia

Nov 08, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by Sammy from Canada (ON)

Aug 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by memphischas from Tennessee

Aug 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by blbarnett3 from Virginia

Aug 06, 2014
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Reviewed by Lordhelmit from North Carolina

3.15/5  rDev -9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I am going by 1 day old memory here. Went to LaB yesterday and sat down at the bar for lunch after 4 hours on the road. Ordered a "1st Gear" first. I believe it was like a cream ale or something? Anyway, it was a medium auburn color and smelled pretty much like toasted bread. Taste was very mild and watery. Overall a 3. It was okay!
Jul 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by DRBiser from Maryland

Jun 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by pintofparadise from South Carolina

Jun 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Falcone from North Carolina

Apr 19, 2014
1st Gear from The LAB (Lexington Avenue Brewery)
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 21 ratings