Gregg
Cinderlands Beer Co.

Thanks to Pinz412 for this one, from his NBS BIF #13 box. 16.9oz bottle poured into 12oz goblet (also courtesy Pinz). Poured a cloudy pale straw yellow color with an inch of active white head that very quickly dissipated and left no lacing.

The aroma had a nice, bold yeasty funk at the front of the nose, with some nice wood and grain in the background.

Very similar on the tongue, spicy, funky, woody, earthy grains, and a slight bit of citrus brightness.

The body was light, crisp, smooth, carried good carb throughout, and had a dry & crisp finish.

Drinkability was excellent, I could drink a fair amount of this.

Overall, a very good brew. interesting and complex without being overpowering. A must-try if you see it.

 

The first pour was a beautifully transparent vibrant straw color topped with a fluffy white head while the second pour was a bit cloudier due to some of the dregs being agitated and less of a head. The aroma was of sharp citrus, earthiness, fresh cut grass, barnyard funk, and oak. The flavor followed suit. It was the wood and earthy qualities that hit my palate first, and then brightening up on the finish with some of the citrus flavors. I couldn't pinpoint a specific fruit, but it was a bright acidic quality. That's not to say that the acidity was high. It was, in fact, quite restrained. The finish was very dry while the beer was lively with carbonation until the last sip. A nice effort from Cinderlands. I'm looking forward to more of these styles being available locally in the near future.