La Grande
Equal Parts Brewing

 

This is called a "French-Canadian" Lager by Equal Parts. Using a Canadian yeast strain, apparently, with Quebec-harvested malt, and French Barbe Rouge and Mistral hops. So its not an easy Lager to classify, American Lager is good enough for me...maybe if there was a North American Lager category :)

A: Pours with just a touch of haze, an orangish/yellow color. A two finger white head forms with good retention and lace left behind.
S: A fairly neutral nose. Some grains and light fruity hops in the mix. A perfectly fine subtle aroma, but could use just a bit more oomph.
T: A bit more pronounced here but still enjoyably subtle. Toasted malts and grains are noticeable. An almost fleshy fruity character of apricots and apple. Which gives the a candied fruity sweetness. A light lingering bitterness.
M/O: A light to medium body. An effervescent carbonation that is clean, but could finish a little drier for my tastes. Still, this is a very enjoyable lager to drink.

This has a combination of modern fruity hops within a subtle traditional lager base. Which I like. Tone down the sweetness a bit, and I would love this. Even so, I probably enjoy it more than the rating would suggest.