Blanc Water
Benchtop Brewing Company

 

There is a date stamped to the sticker label, in a box: "10/23/19"
The label also states "7.0% ABV"

Appearance: The body is opaque pale-to-light gold with a short white head that slowly fades out to a fluffy ring. Good lacing.

Aroma: It smells very catty. There is a strong aroma of garlic and what smells like onions. There is a bit of what smells like the outside of a hop bine. At times it smells a bit like rye bread. Overall it has a very savory hop aroma that might not be for everyone but if you enjoy that character then this has a really good profile for it.

Taste: Again the flavors hit all of the same notes as the aroma, with a big and bold savory garlic and onion flavor with a bit of what tastes like rustic bread crust and a bit of rosemary. Again that hop bine character comes through in the flavor. It is very flavorful.

Mouthfeel: It is very light and easy to drink. Bitterness is there but very low. Very drinkable.

Overall: An outstanding beer loaded with savory hop aromas and flavors. The beer is very easy to drink and with the savory character of the beer it would pair well with something like lamb borek or curry goat. I really recommend this to those who enjoy savory character in hops.

L: Had this beer on-tap at Growlers to Go - Short Pump, poured into a pint glass. Had an orange / yellow color and a very cloudy consistency. There was a quarter inch of foamy, fairly long-lasting head. Great lacing.

S: A so-so aroma of hops, citrus fruit, and malt.

T: Tasted of a mild amount of malt (mostly in the finish), a fair amount of citrus fruit (grapefruit and lemon), and a moderate amount of hops (not as big of a factor as expected). This isn't a bad flavor, but it's not one that will blow you away. It seems a little thin in places. It does has a crisp, light sweetness that works well.

F: A good amount of carbonation with a smooth finish. Light-bodied.

O: Definitely an uneven beer, but it has its bright spots. Worth a try.

Poured a cloudy orange body with frothy head and left lace ring. Aroma is mildly acidic with hints of grapefruit. Beer is light, smooth, balanced between mild acidity and grapefruit sweetness and finishes crisp and slightly sweet.