Joy & Laughter
Idletyme Brewing Company

 

This was poured into a becher pint glass. The appearance was a rugged hazy burnt pale dark yellow color, almost looks like bread crust. Finger’s worth of white foamy head that gently dies off leaving a film of white glossy lace. The aroma had some white pepper flowing over some biscuity/bready malts and then dried floral bitterness helps to blend nicely. Light pineapple as it warms. The flavor blends the malts to the hops. Crisp balanced citrus bitter hops to a light resin and then the malty biscuits/bread slightly comes in. White pepper seems to be quite vacant here. Pineapple comes back with some lemon pulp sweetness. Aftertaste was sticky pineapple to biscuity/breadiness. Quick sticky bitter hoppy finish. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fair sessionability about it. Moderate carbonation feels good push ing the stickiness out and rounding out the feel with that white pepper. Overall, quite different as a blonde ale. But quite enjoyable. Super glad Idletyme brewed a good beer for military vets.

 

Moderate pour yields a 3/4 inch white head with golden body and very nice, sticky lacing. Wonderful nose of pine, citrus, and slight apple. Taste follows with pine bitterness, lemony crispness, and a nice dry finish with just a hint of pepper. Nice feel on this and overall a real nice job. Cheers!