Valley Gold Lager
Farmstrong Brewing Company

16oz undated can courtesy of @beertunes poured into a perfect pint glass at fridge temp 6% ABV 21 IBU per can label. The beer pours bright, gold tinted straw yellow with nearly white head. The head fizzles away to a thin ring and small island of tiny bubbles. No lacing. The aroma is all grainy malt with no hops or flaws. The taste is semisweet pale malt with a pleasant lemongrass hop note that lingers. Minimal bitterness. The mouthfeel is medium to thin bodied with average carbonation and a dry finish. Very clean, no off flavors or odor. Overall, very good. There is something distinct and enjoyable about the Skagit Valley Malting Co. malt. A toasted whole grain bread vibe with no additional sweetness. I would drink this one any day and all day.

Clear light gold color with good cap and lacing.

Aroma of bready malt with floral, spicy hops.

Taste on entry is malt forward with hops not far behind. Malt flavor has a rich depth and hops come across as more herbal than floral with spiciness remaining. There is a slight hop firmness resolving with a touch of bitterness that offsets the malt nicely.

Medium texture with balancing carbonation.

Altogether a very competent Lager with good complexity.

On tap at the brewery at 5.5%, then next day from a 16oz can at 6% ABV.

L: Poured clean and clear on the lighter side of gold with a pillowy froth which eventually dissipates to a ring with good lacing.

S: Rich cracker malt with some light floral and herbal notes. Off dry. Funkless.

T: Clean malt with a wholesome almost oaked roundness to it. At the end the hops say hello with a touch of bitterness and herbal quality.

F: Crisp but rather big-bodied for the ABV. This coated the tongue with a smooth mouthfeel and well rounded in its carbonation.

O: The local Skagit Valley Malt shines here. Clean finishing and more interesting than most lagers. If this was standard lager fare - I might convert.

16oz can poured into 14oz teku. Poured a bright, clean, clear light god color with 1-1/2 inches of of fluffy, bright white head that had very good retention and great lacing.

The aroma led off with nice bready grains which gave way to floral hops, with a touch of spice. Very similar on the tongue, with a slight bit of hop sharpness on the finish.

The body was light crisp, and the beer finished nicely dry. Drinkability was great, I foresee more of these in my belly. Overall, a very nice brew. Certainly worth your time if you see it.

Skagit Valley, that is. Clear golden color with a nice pile of foam in the IPA glass. Aromatic with wheaty cereal. Body is fairly substantial with a lush and mouthfilling carbonation. Rather sweet with an endless grainy taste. Shredded wheat, Corn Chex, and a woody note.

It's quite resiny with an herbal finsh. Not really any bitterness but a slight gummy aftertaste. Interesting variation on the usual tasteless lagers, but it's quite a mouthful. From the 16 oz can purchased at Elizabeth Station. The canned version is 6.0 ABV.

16 oz. can poured into a glass
Canned on 03/06/18, tasted on 04/26/18.

A: Pours a crystal clear golden color with large head that quickly dissipates and leaves decent lacing.
S: Crackery grain, a faint hint of sweetness.
T: Very clean malt, with some nice roundness to it.
M: Relatively high carbonation, but has a medium viscosity.
O: A great showcase for Skagit Valley malt.