Helles Frozen Over
Strangeways Brewing

Have had this beer several times at the Dabney rd location perfect representation of the style. Golden blonde color a little harsh initially but smooth back end. Probably the closest thing to an American lager at this location most times people who enjoy the macro beers can tolerate this one.

 

On tap at brewery:
Pours with at least a chill haze, but fairly clear overall. What cap head produces prodigious landscape lacing.

Nose is a wet hay/malt nose with a wet hay component. There's a light grass bitterness with maybe the slightest hint of rye spice.

A moderate body doesn't seem as clean or crisp (or light) as expected. The opening notes of rye-infused cracker aren't too off, but it's a thicker cracker than I'd expect. Beyond that, there's a grassy bloop note that might include a spritz of lemon or maybe a little lemon zest. Carbonation and a peppery bite are more obvious as the beer warms slightly.

There's a seeming Czech Pils lean here, and the body indicates the possibility of a maltier, smoother option but the malt is maybe too clean, oddly enough. A more noble hop profile with a peppery spice is actually nice. Hard to pinpoint exactly what I'd like to see, but it seems to come across as feel to me.