Jån Alpine White Lager
SingleCut Beersmiths

Hazy, golden color. Big, white head. Aroma of wheat malt, orange zest, and spices. Moderately sweet, refreshing taste with pleasant hoppy bitterness. Ideal for a summer day.

 

unique lager take here, almost a witbier hybrid, some obvious dried fruitiness, yeasty spiciness, and citrus vibes to this, but underneath all that it seems more like a classic european lager than a spiced wheat beer, although its obvious that a lot of style elements from both have been brought together, this took me by surprise a little bit. dont expect a basic lager here. light yellow glow in the glass, short white head from the tap, not quite clear, looks well refined through, wit-esque here too. the nose is herbal, floral, and spicy, hoppy to me a little bit it seems, but its more than that, coriander maybe, a hint of white pepper, green tea, verbena, herbal and aromatic and springy, some soft citrus too, maybe wheat in this after all too, an almost nutty thing to the grain base, which is otherwise pale, dry, and simple. the flavor is even more robust than the nose, if this is lager yeast by itself, then id love to know more about the strain, seems like maybe a cold conditioned beer that may have been at least fermented in part with a belgian ale strain, its not over the top estery, but it seems like more than just old world lager yeast in play, am i crazy to think that? can it all be from added spices and herbs? there is still a lager crispness to this which i dig, and it does finish fast, light bitterness late, lemongrass, apricot, white pepper, cut flowers, bitter orange, lots going on. good carbonation, still somewhat malty and lager-like, but definitely a different spin here. not as drinkable and refreshing maybe as hoped for, but a clever and unique beer, love these guys!

Pours a golden color with a minimal head that disappears quickly. Aroma of yeast and grasses. Tastes is slightly spicy. Crisp and dry. A good summer beverage.

Look: Clear golden color, quickly dissipating white head.
Smell: Belgian yeast and slightly sour.
Taste: Barley and grains, earthy and complex.
Feel: Light and moderately carbonated.
Overall: A good beer, I wish these lagers had more hops though.

 

 

 

A- A tall can into a tulip glass with a lightly hazed pale yellow hue and a one inch head. The cap has a thick and frothy texture and fairly good retention. Thicks webs of lacing form as the head falls down with thin webs down the glass below that.

S- Flowery and herbal spiciness off the top with some notes of orange peel to round it out with the pale crackery grains. Orange peel, a hint of citrus tartness, pink peppercorn, yeast spice, vanilla sweets, lemongrass and bread. Very floral.

T- Is there lemongrass in this? It comes off extremely herbal, floral and zesty like an orange/lemon peel without much bitterness. Hints of pepper and coriander. Just massively flowery and herbal/spicy. A light sweetness and a fair bit of herbal bitterness. A touch bready to round it all out.

MF- Light bodied but a very smooth and silky creamy texture. Carbonation comes down at a fairly high level and it ends with zesty bitterness and floral notes lingering forever.

Seems like there is some lemongrass and citrus zest added to this one as it comes off extremely herbal like a tea and very flowery with a light sweetness and bready grains. A bit over the top with the spices to be honest.

Tasted in a Spiegelau wheat glass from a one pint can on July 29, 2019. Sweet citrus, delicate flowery herbal and complex spice aromas and flavors. Smooth soft light malt, finishes very dry and clean with an orange tang and some soft herbal complexity.

 

Undated can; drank 8/18/19 @ the Yarchives.

Cloudy dandelion appearance.

A rough pour yielded a HUGE, noisy bright white head; thick, frothy lace.

Soap & mild pine notes in the nose.

Medium thin mouthfeel.

Soap, pine & candle wax flavors up front; mild banana notes on the finish.

If you ever wanted to lick a bar of soap, have I got a beer for you...

Can from Bantam Market

A mildly hazy light orange with a rapidly receding head. The nose is bright and citrusy with a little lemon and orange and even a little coriander. The palate opens light and delicately fruity and spicy, mildly sweet. Coriander, peach, orange, a little white pepper. Medium light in body, moderately carbonated. Drying, mildly fruity finish. Solid.

 

 

 

 

 

Pours a hazy,golden yellow with a nice white fluffy head. Smells lemony,fresh,clean. Tastes like their might be grains of paradise, lemon, spices I cannot identify-Feels overall refreshing and delicious with lemon sherbet type taste and feel. Overall very good in my opinion. This beer has added spices.