Tree Lot
Land-Grant Brewing Company

 

 

 

I got a 6pck of cans of this beer from my local meijer store. It poured a slightly hazy amber with no head and no lace. The scent had ginger and orange zest notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with bright malt base with orange peel, cinnamon, and ginger notes. The mouthfeel was medium in body and had good carbonation. Overall it is a good beer.

Poured a dark copper color with about an inch of off-white head. No lacing. Not much retention. Nice start.

I always appreciate it when the description on the can is accurate, and this was spot on. You smell orange peel immediately, along with lighter notes of cinnamon and ginger. Another whiff reveals some caramel and toasty notes. Yup - festive and inviting.

The taste follows the nose, but with a little spiciness to balance out the malts. The orange peel is a nice touch. Too many Christmas beers get lazy and rely on loads of ginger, making this a nice change. This isn't complex beer, and its not the best I've had. What it is is unique and nicely executed.

Nice medium body, just the right amount of carbonation, and pretty smooth.

Overall, a really nice Christmas beer!

12 ounce can, canned on 2023-09-26, stamp on the bottom of the can is small so I think that's what it says. Served in a Land Grant pint glass, the beer pours a mostly clear reddish/copper color with about an inch off-white head. Head retention and lacing are both good. The brew smells like ginger, cinnamon, orange peel, and some caramel malt. Taste is similar to the aroma, but there's also some bready malt noticeable too. All the flavors are well balanced with no one flavor overpowering the others. Mouthfeel/body is medium, it's smooth and a bit coating with a good amount of carbonation. I thought this was a good overall Christmas/Holiday ale, worth a try if you get the chance!