Smoked Franconian Kellerbier
Noble Beast Brewing Company

 

Having this beer on tap at the brewery. This beer draws a clear, medium golden/copper color with some streams of little bubbles rapidly and continuously rising to the beer’s surface. Has a white head that’s about 1/4 of an inch thick when first drawn and served with good retention. Eventually settles to some nice cluster swirls of film layer surface foam and actually lacing lining the inside of the glass. Aromas of some smoked, bready malts w/ slight honey and caramel notes and a floral hop presence. Very similar flavor profile, with some lightly smoked, bready malts along with hints of honey and caramel malt sweetness that’s rounded out with some floral hop bitterness. Excellent balance of flavors. Has a crisp, also smooth, just slightly dry, also slightly creamy, medium body mouth feel with light to moderate carbonation. Has a clean and slightly to somewhat dry finish and aftertaste. I quite enjoyed this beer.