Tight 5
Illumination Brewing / Funk Brewing

 

The ingredients on the label seem fairly basic. The emptying of a pint can into a clear glass liter mug should likely follow through. Surprisingly, the head produced was foamier than expected. It's stark white and it receded unevenly, yet sustained.The brew is lightly golden-amber, bright and rather translucent. The aroma is mildly of hops and malt, much like a Pilsner. Then, it drinks mildly of hops and malt, but not quite as unique as a Pilsner. Substitute mild for bland here, or nearly it’s tasteful as an adjunct American Lager. For the tongue, there's almost nothing going on until a decent hop bite at the finish. The mouthfeel is fuller and smoother than could be expected. There's some stratified glass lacing that is incredible, considering the other less than commendable traits. But, beer should first be Judged by taste, not by looks. This fails there, because it has, other than a slightly bitter hop bite, almost nothing to offer than the ordinary mass produced commercial beers. Somehow, it manages to do so in a commendably rich and smooth medium.