Dreamy Eyes
Flying Machine Brewing Company

 

 

A: Pours a very lightly hazy pale yellow in color with moderate amounts of active visible carbonation rising quickly from the bottom of the glass and moderate lemon yellow + straw yellow + pale golden yellow colored highlights. The beer has a three finger tall creamy foamy bright white head that reduces to a large patch of slightly mottled thin film covering approximately 50% of the surface of the beer and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Light amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Slightly stronger than moderate aromas of creamsicle (citrus/tangerine + sweet vanilla) over the top of light aromas of biscuit + grainy malts with a light amount of grainy sweetness. Hints of grassy hops.

T: Upfront there are light to moderate flavors of biscuit + grainy malts with a light amount of grainy sweetness. That is followed by slightly stronger than moderate flavors of citrus/tangerine and sweet vanilla which linger through the finish. Hints of grassy hops which contribute minimal amounts of bitterness.

M: Light to medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Smooth.

O: Easy to drink with well hidden alcohol and a pleasantly refreshing mouthfeel. Enjoyable with lots of tangerine + vanilla reminding me of a creamsicle and being a good selection for a hot summer evening.

Purchased as a single 16oz can from The Blue Door for $3.50. Poured into a nonic pint glass.

L - Hazy pale orange, with a one-finger pale white head. Decent lacing.
S - Imitation vanilla, orange peel, and generic sweetness.
T - Muted orange, citron zest, and a sort of light vanilla note. On the sweeter side of things. One-dimensional.
F - Light-medium in body, with plenty of carbonation. Creamy. Super drinkable.
O - Not bad at all, but I wouldn't pay more than $2.00 for this. Refreshing on a hot day, and not complex at all (nor is it trying to be). A pretty good cream ale.